Question 1

A "cerebrovascular accident" is another name for a

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A)  cerebral thrombosis.
B)  stroke.
C)  cerebral hematoma.
D)  ruptured blood vessel.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Recent research concluded that which of the following is true about taking vitamin E supplements?

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A)  All adults should take them.
B)  They prevent heart disease.
C)  They provide no protection against heart disease in men.
D)  They can reduce blood cholesterol levels.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Briefly describe one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease and list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,list at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

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One major form of cardiovascular disease...

Question 4

Consuming aspirin on a regular basis reduces the risk of

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A)  gastrointestinal bleeding.
B)  ulcers.
C)  platelets forming clots.
D)  hemorrhagic stroke.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The incidence of stroke more than doubles each decade after what age?

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A)  45
B)  55
C)  65
D)  75E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Individuals who are most vulnerable to early onset of cardiovascular disease include all of the following except

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A)  smokers.
B)  individuals with uncontrolled hypertension.
C)  individuals with low cholesterol levels.
D)  sedentary individuals.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Smoking harms the cardiovascular system in all of the following ways except

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A)  increasing adhesiveness of platelets.
B)  reducing the level of high-density lipoproteins.
C)  increasing blood pressure.
D)  decreasing plaque formation.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

High blood pressure is best described as

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A)  a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a disease itself.
B)  a side effect of cardiovascular disease.
C)  an end result of cardiovascular disease.
D)  an uncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a disease itself.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Increased physical activity may reduce one's triglyceride levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true about rheumatic fever?

Accepted Answer

A)  It affects mostly older adults.
B)  Its incidence has declined significantly in the U.S.
C)  It permanently damages the liver.
D)  It occurs because of untreated diabetes.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What type of stroke is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the brain's surface resulting in bleeding into the space between the brain and the skull?

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombotic
B)  embolic
C)  subarachnoid hemorrhage
D)  ischemicE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What is thought to be the closest thing we have to a magic bullet against heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  red wine
B)  weight loss
C)  exercise
D)  aspirinE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Hypertension can be identified by several warning signs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Increasing which nutrient can help lower blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat
B)  folic acid
C)  sodium
D)  potassiumE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

A desirable level of total cholesterol for adults is less than ______ mg/dl.

Accepted Answer

A)  240
B)  225
C)  200
D)  100E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

How many chambers does the heart contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  two
B)  three
C)  four
D)  sixE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  free radicals.
B)  antioxidants.
C)  inflammation.
D)  homocysteine.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The large artery that receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to the rest of the body is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  aorta.
B)  vena cava.
C)  pulmonary artery.
D)  pulmonary vein.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Diabetes is characterized by low blood levels of glucose.

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