Leading risk factors for heart disease include all of the following EXCEPT:
1.inadequate intake of folate.
2.diabetes.
3.age over 40 in men, or over 45 in women.
4.a diet low in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Q. 2All of the following are true regarding HDL cholesterol EXCEPT:
1.it is also known as good cholesterol.
2.it helps remove cholesterol from the blood.
3.high HDL is protective against heart disease.
4.increasing sources of dietary polyunsaturated fats raises HDL levels.
Q. 3Which of the following conditions are known to increase plaque formation in arteries?
1.high HDL cholesterol and high blood pressure
2.high HDL cholesterol and chronic inflammation
3.high total cholesterol and chronic inflammation
4.high HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides
Q. 4All of the following are characteristics of angina EXCEPT:
1.it occurs when arteries are narrowed by 50 or more.
2.it is due to a shortage of blood flow to the heart.
3.pain is felt in the chest.
4.it only occurs in people over age 55.
Q. 5Disorders related to plaque buildup in arteries of the heart, brain, and other organs and tissues are called:
1.atherosclerosis.
2.cardiovascular disease.
3.hypertension.
4.embolisms.
Q. 6Another term for heart disease is:
1.coronary heart disease.
2.atherosclerosis.
3.plaque.
4.cardiovascular disease.
Q. 7Substances in certain foods such as oats and olives that are similar in structure to cholesterol but that are not absorbed by the body and act to decrease cholesterol absorption are called:
Q. 8All of the following contribute to the risk of heart attack EXCEPT:
Q. 9Deposits of cholesterol, other fats, calcium, and cell materials in the lining of the inner wall of arteries are called:
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