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Cardiovascular Health Flashcards

1
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Which of the following factors raises the concentration of HDL in the blood?

A ) Exercising regularly
B ) Losing weight, if overweight
C ) Cigarette smoking
D ) a and b

A

D )

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Which of the following lipoproteins are synthesized in the liver and transport a large proportion of endogenous lipids such as triglycerides to various tissues of the body?

A ) Chylomicrons
B ) High-density lipoproteins
C ) Very-low–density lipoproteins
D ) Low-density lipoproteins

A

C )

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Which of the following factors is a protein involved with blood clotting that is currently being studied as a possible risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease?

A ) Fibrinogen
B ) Lipoprotein(a)
C ) Homocysteine
D ) C-Reactive Protein

A

A )

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Which of the following factors damages the endothelial cells lining the arteries?

A ) High blood pressure
B ) Smoking
C ) Oxidized LDL
D ) All of the above

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D )

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5
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A lack of blood supply to the heart that results in chest pain is called

A ) a heart attack.
B ) a stroke.
C ) congestive heart failure.
D ) angina pectoris.

A

D )

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Which of the following factors is classified as a contributing CVD risk factor that can be changed?

A ) Chronic hostility and anger.
B ) High blood pressure.
C ) Elevated homocysteine levels in the blood.
D ) Obesity.

A

A )

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Which of the following is characterized by caused by the blockage of a coronary artery.

A ) Heart Attack
B ) Myocardial infarction
C ) Angina pectoris
D ) A & B

A

D ) B is another name for A

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Which of the following is caused by the blockage of a cerebral artery or a ruptured blood vessel.

A ) Coronary Heart Disease 
B ) Stroke
C ) Cerebrovascular accident 
D ) Myocardial infarction 
E ) B & C
A

E ) B is another name for C

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Which of the following is a heart attack caused by a blood clot in one of the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart

A ) Angina Pectoris
B ) Arrhythmia
C ) Coronary Thrombosis
D ) Stroke

A

C )

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What is a signal that the heart is not receiving its requirement of oxygen.
is felt as an extreme tightness in the chest & heavy pressure behind the breastbone or in the shoulder, neck, arm, hand, or back

A ) Angina Pectoris
B ) Arrhythmia
C ) Coronary Thrombosis
D ) Stroke

A

A )

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Which is caused by a ruptured blood vessel.
may occur if there is a weak spot in an artery wall or following a head injury.

A ) Hemorrhagic Stroke
B ) Ischemic Stroke
C ) Arrhythmia
D ) Coronary Thrombosis

A

A )

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12
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Which is caused by a blood clot that blocks an artery.
often caused by atherosclerosis & certain types of arrhythmias.
risk may be lowered by an adequate daily intake of omega-3 fatty acids that reduce clotting & inflammation.

A ) Hemorrhagic Stroke
B ) Ischemic Stroke
C ) Arrhythmia
D ) Coronary Thrombosis

A

B )

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13
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a condition resulting in the heart’s inability to pump out all of the blood that returns to it because the heart cannot maintain its regular pumping rate & force.

A ) Coronary Thrombosis
B ) Congestive Heart Failure
C ) Angina Pectoris
D ) All of the above

A

B )

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14
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Major Risk Factor for CVD that can be changed :

A ) Tobacco Use
B ) High Blood Pressure
C ) Unhealthy Cholesterol Levels
D ) Physical Inactivity
E ) All of the above
A

E )

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Contributing Risk Factors for CVD that can be changed:

A ) Obesity
B ) Diabetes
C ) High Triglyceride Levels
D ) All of the above

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C )

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16
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Major Risk Factor for CVD that can be changed :

A ) Tobacco Use
B ) High Blood Pressure
C ) High Triglyceride Levels
D ) A & B
E ) All of the above
A

D )

17
Q

Ways in which smoking damages the CV system :

A ) Nicotine increases blood pressure & heart rate.
B ) Carbon monoxide displaces oxygen in the blood.
C ) Reduces the concentration of HDL cholesterol in the blood.
D ) Speeds the development of fatty deposits in the arteries
E ) A & B
F ) All of the above

A

F )

18
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What are carriers or transporters of lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides, & phospholipids) in the human body

A ) Lipoproteins
B ) Capillaries
C ) Arterioles
D ) All of the above

A

A )

19
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transport exogenous (dietary) lipids from the small intestine into the blood to various tissues of the body such as adipose, muscle, & liver tissues

A ) Chylomicrons
B ) High-density lipoproteins
C ) Very-low–density lipoproteins
D ) Low-density lipoproteins

A

A )

20
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transport cholesterol from the liver to the organs & tissues that require it

A ) Chylomicrons
B ) High-density lipoproteins
C ) Very-low–density lipoproteins
D ) Low-density lipoproteins

A

D )

21
Q

an amount beyond the body’s needs is deposited in the walls of blood vessels such as arteries & may be oxidized by free radicals resulting in inflammation & damage of the artery walls.

A ) Chylomicrons
B ) High-density lipoproteins
C ) Very-low–density lipoproteins
D ) Low-density lipoproteins

A

D )

22
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are formed mainly by the liver and transport cholesterol from the body’s tissues back to the liver for recycling or excretion

A ) Chylomicrons
B ) High-density lipoproteins
C ) Very-low–density lipoproteins
D ) Low-density lipoproteins

A

B )

23
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is a substance released into the bloodstream during the inflammatory response.

A ) Fibrinogen
B ) Lipoprotein(a)
C ) Homocysteine
D ) C-Reactive Protein

A

C )

24
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is an amino acid that may damage the lining of blood vessels

A ) Fibrinogen
B ) Lipoprotein(a)
C ) Homocysteine
D ) C-Reactive Protein

A

C )

25
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levels are high in individuals with diets low in folic acid, vitamin B12, & vitamin B6.

A ) Fibrinogen
B ) Lipoprotein(a)
C ) Homocysteine
D ) C-Reactive Protein

A

C )

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