Cardiovascular Health Flashcards
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
D )
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
C )
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 )
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
D )
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.
D )
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 )
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
D ) B is another name for A
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
E ) B is another name for C
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
C )
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 )
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 )
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
B )
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
B )
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
E )
Contributing Risk Factors for CVD that can be changed:
A ) Obesity
B ) Diabetes
C ) High Triglyceride Levels
D ) All of the above
C )
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
D )
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
F )
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 )
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 )
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
D )
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
D )
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
B )
is a substance released into the bloodstream during the inflammatory response.
A ) Fibrinogen
B ) Lipoprotein(a)
C ) Homocysteine
D ) C-Reactive Protein
C )
is an amino acid that may damage the lining of blood vessels
A ) Fibrinogen
B ) Lipoprotein(a)
C ) Homocysteine
D ) C-Reactive Protein
C )
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
C )
