Question 1

When the heart contracts during _______________,blood pressure is greater than when the heart relaxes during _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the pulmonary phase;the systemic phase
B)  diastole;systole
C)  systole;diastole
D)  the systemic phase;the pulmonary phaseE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing soluble fiber intake.
B)  increasing vitamin D intake.
C)  increasing physical activity.
D)  decreasing saturated fat intake.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above B

Question 3

A wandering clot that causes a stroke is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  vascular accident.
B)  thrombosis.
C)  embolus.
D)  hemorrhage.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above C

Question 4

Smoking harms the cardiovascular system in all the following ways EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing the risk of clotting in the bloodstream.
B)  reducing the level of high-density lipoproteins.
C)  increasing blood pressure.
D)  decreasing plaque formation in the arteries.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

African Americans have a high rate of cardiovascular disease because of all the following factors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  limited blood vessel dilation during the stress response.
B)  heightened sensitivity to sodium.
C)  a diet high in calcium.
D)  high rates of hypertension.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a common cause of sudden death among elderly people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension.
B)  gout.
C)  kidney stones.
D)  diabetes.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The portion of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart is _______________ circulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic
B)  pulmonary
C)  cerebral
D)  extremityE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than 35 is

Accepted Answer

A)  myocardial infarction.
B)  hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
C)  stroke.
D)  aneurysm.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following statements about gender and cardiovascular disease is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the United States,cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of men but not of women.
B)  Estrogen may offer premenopausal women some protection against cardiovascular disease.
C)  The incidence of hypertension is higher in women than in men before age 55.
D)  Diabetes does not increase the risk of CVD in women to the degree it does in men.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

High blood pressure is also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  atherosclerosis.
B)  heart attack.
C)  hypertension.
D)  cardiomyopathy.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The small blood vessels that deliver blood to and pick blood up from tissues are

Accepted Answer

A)  venules.
B)  arterioles.
C)  capillaries.
D)  vascules.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using X-ray images is

Accepted Answer

A)  an angiogram.
B)  radionuclide imaging.
C)  a CT scan.
D)  an MRI scan.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Changes in lifestyle alone can bring about measurable drops in blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In both men and women,the most common symptom of a heart attack is chest pain or discomfort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The DASH study found that a diet high in vegetables and low in _______________ reduces blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple carbohydrates
B)  protein
C)  fat
D)  low-fat dairy productsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

Increased physical activity may reduce one's triglyceride levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The physician is most likely to be concerned about Arnold's risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  respiratory problems.
B)  obesity.
C)  cancer.
D)  cardiovascular disease.E) None of the above
F) C) and D) D

Question 19

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alcohol use provides protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

When the heart contracts during _______________,blood pressure is greater than when the heart relaxes during _______________.

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Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes EXCEPT

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A wandering clot that causes a stroke is called a(n)

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Smoking harms the cardiovascular system in all the following ways EXCEPT

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African Americans have a high rate of cardiovascular disease because of all the following factors EXCEPT

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a common cause of sudden death among elderly people.

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High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following EXCEPT

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The portion of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart is _______________ circulation.

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The most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than 35 is

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Which of the following statements about gender and cardiovascular disease is true?

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High blood pressure is also known as

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The small blood vessels that deliver blood to and pick blood up from tissues are

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The test that uses a computer to construct a picture of the brain using X-ray images is

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Changes in lifestyle alone can bring about measurable drops in blood pressure.

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In both men and women,the most common symptom of a heart attack is chest pain or discomfort.

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The DASH study found that a diet high in vegetables and low in _______________ reduces blood pressure.

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Increased physical activity may reduce one's triglyceride levels.

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The physician is most likely to be concerned about Arnold's risk for

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A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is cut off.

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Alcohol use provides protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering blood pressure.

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