The four classic risk factors for CHD are:
a. smoking, high LDL, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
b. age, gender, family history, and diet.
c. smoking, high HDL, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
d. age, smoking, diet, and diabetes.
Q. 2The risk of atherosclerosis increases with all of the following except:
a. smoking.
b. exercise.
c. aging.
d. diabetes.
Q. 3The formation of plaque is:
a. unrelated to high blood pressure.
b. an inflammatory response.
c. an autoimmune disorder.
d. limited to smaller blood vessels.
Q. 4Atherosclerosis is dangerous to arterial function because:
a. it causes decreased blood pressure on artery walls.
b. it increases arterial elasticity.
c. it narrows the arterial lumen so a clot can easily block it.
d. it changes the heart rate.
Q. 5Which of the following statements about atherosclerosis is true?
a. It can affect almost any organ in the body.
b. It results in malabsorption.
c. It can interfere with the secretion of digestive enzymes.
d. It is rare in women.
Q. 6Plaque consists of all of the following except:
a. fatty deposits.
b. smooth muscle cells.
c. fibrous connective tissue.
d. red blood cells.
Q. 7Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are collectively referred to as:
a. coronary artery disease.
b. cardiovascular disease.
c. coronary heart disease.
d. ischemic heart disease.
Q. 8Adaptive utensils and adequate training enable some people with feeding disabilities to be independent.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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