Heart Health (CVD)

Question 1

What does CVD stand for?
A Cardiovascular Disorder
B Chronic Vascular Disease
C Cardiovascular Disease
D Coronary Vein Dysfunction

Answer 1

C

CVD refers to conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels.

Question 2

Which lifestyle factor is a major risk for developing CVD?
A Eating fruits and vegetables
B Regular exercise
C Smoking tobacco
D Drinking water

Answer 2

C

Smoking tobacco
Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Question 3

What is the leading cause of heart attacks?
A High blood pressure
B Blocked coronary arteries
C Irregular heartbeats
D Eating too much sugar

Answer 3

B

Blocked coronary arteries
When the arteries that supply blood to the heart become blocked, it can lead to a heart attack.

Question 4

What is the normal range for blood pressure (systolic/diastolic)?
A 120/80 mmHg
B 140/90 mmHg
C 160/100 mmHg
D 180/110 mmHg
Answer: A) 120/80 mmHg
Explanation: Normal blood pressure is around 120/80 mmHg.

Answer 4

A

120/80 mmHg
Normal blood pressure is around 120/80 mmHg.

Question 5

Which type of fat is considered “bad” for heart health?
A Saturated fat
B Unsaturated fat
C Trans fat
D Omega-3 fatty acids

Answer 5

C

Trans fat
Explanation: Trans fats raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease.

Question 6

What are statins?

A Drugs that help lower blood glucose
B Drugs that help suppress the immune system
C Drugs that help lower blood cholesterol

Answer 6

C

Drugs that help lower blood cholesterol

Question 7

In coronary heart disease, what are the fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries called?

A Plaques
B Platelets
C Plasma

Answer 7

A

Plaques

Question 8

Where does the majority of cholesterol in the body come from?

A Saturated fat in diets
B The liver
C The heart

Answer 8

B

The Liver

Question 9

What role do high-density lipoproteins (HDL) provide?

A To allow the absorption of cholesterol into cells
B To transport cholesterol from the liver to the rest of the body
C To transport excess cholesterol to the liver

Answer 9

C

To transport excess cholesterol to the liver

Question 10

The risk of a heart attack is increased by which of these?

A Low blood pressure
B Narrow arteries
C Widening of arteries

Answer 10

B

Narrow arteries