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Question 51

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

A) systemic
B) pulmonary
C) cerebral
D) extremity

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

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Question 52

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Rheumatic fever is a disease process that begins with

A) influenza.
B) a staph infection.
C) strep throat.
D) a viral infection.

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

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Question 53

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Men have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke than women because

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

Atherosclerosis probably contributes to hypertension by

Transient ischemic attacks

After a heart attack,the risk of diabetes drops.

Situation 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. -Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body.Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart,the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs,and the arteries,capillaries,and veins.

Which of the following does not raise triglyceride levels?

All of the following are characteristics of a Type D personality except

Briefly describe the current thinking about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women.

Which of the following is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids?

Most deaths from heart attacks occur within ______ from the onset of symptoms.

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

Cardiovascular disease in children is usually the result of

It is estimated that patients can reduce their risk for heart attack by 2% for every ______ they reduce their total cholesterol.

Smoking increases cardiovascular risk in all of the following ways except

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

Situation 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 will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes except

It is possible to have high blood pressure for years without knowing it.