Chapter 18 Flashcards
1
Q
The immune cells of the body do NOT include:
A
Antigens
2
Q
What produces antibodies?
A
B cells
3
Q
The leading cause of death in the U.S. is:
A
Heart disease
4
Q
Plaques in the arteries contribute to the development of:
A
Atherosclerosis
5
Q
Which blood lipid correlates directly with heart disease?
A
LDL
6
Q
Weight loss and physical activity may protect against heart disease by:
A
Raising HDL and lowering blood pressure
7
Q
What is the most effective strategy for most people to lower their blood pressure?
A
Lose weight
8
Q
What does not increase the risk of type 2 diabetes?
A
Smoking
9
Q
The most important dietary strategy in diabetes is to:
A
Provide for a consistent carbohydrate intake
10
Q
What helps to to protects against cancer?
A
Phytochemicals
