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People with no cardiovascular disease risk factors should have their blood pressure measured by a professional


A) once a month.
B) once a year.
C) once every 2 years.
D) once every 5 years.

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

A) True
B) False

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The large blood vessels through which oxygen-poor blood travels are called the


A) vena cavA.
B) aorta.
C) pulmonary artery.
D) pulmonary vein.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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When the heart contracts,during the ______ phase,blood pressure increases;when the heart relaxes,during the ______ phase,blood pressure decreases.


A) pulmonary;systemic
B) diastole;systole
C) systole;diastole
D) systemic;pulmonary

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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

A) True
B) False

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Diabetics have higher rates of


A) hypertension.
B) low blood pressure.
C) physical activity.
D) weight loss.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease caused by atherosclerosis.

A) True
B) False

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


A) venules.
B) arterioles.
C) capillaries.
D) vascules.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85, his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35) , and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight. -Arnold's physician expressed some concern about the results of the exam.What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?


A) Arnold's cholesterol levels
B) Arnold's blood pressure
C) Arnold's weight
D) Arnold's age

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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Increasing which nutrient can help lower blood pressure?


A) fat
B) folic acid
C) sodium
D) potassium

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The DASH study found that a diet low in _______ reduces blood pressure.


A) fruits
B) vegetables
C) fat
D) low-fat dairy products

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The LDL particle size that poses the greatest risk for cardiovascular disease is pattern


A) A,mostly large buoyant particles.
B) B,mostly small,dense particles.
C) C,a mixture of particle types.
D) D,mostly long,rod-shaped particles.

E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

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An arrhythmia is


A) an irregular heartbeat.
B) a ruptured blood vessel.
C) a blood clot found near the heart.
D) another name for high blood pressure.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Hemorrhagic strokes occur when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.

A) True
B) False

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The most common surgical treatment for heart disease is an angiogram.

A) True
B) False

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Diets high in folic acid raise levels of homocysteine and cardiovascular disease risk.

A) True
B) False

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C-reactive protein is released into the bloodstream in response to


A) free radicals.
B) antioxidants.
C) inflammation.
D) homocysteine.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The peripheral arteries supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood.

A) True
B) False

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Diastole is the period of the heart's contraction.

A) True
B) False

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Angina pectoris is caused by


A) the complete blockage of a coronary artery.
B) a disruption of the electrical system of the heart.
C) a need for oxygen in the heart that exceeds supply.
D) sustained high blood pressure.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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