Question 1

Damage to the heart muscle because of lack of blood supply is called

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A)  myocardial infarction.
B)  angina pectoris.
C)  ischemia.
D)  cardiac arrest.

Question 2

Congestive heart failure is

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A)  sustained abnormally high blood pressure.
B)  thickening of artery walls by deposits of fatty substances.
C)  a condition caused by the heart's inability to maintain its regular pumping force.
D)  severe chest pain caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart.

Question 3

The most common type of heart valve disorder

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A)  is very likely to cause symptoms.
B)  involves the mitral valve.
C)  is treated with surgery in the majority of cases.
D)  usually affects exercise ability.

Question 4

Recent research concluded that which of the following is TRUE about taking vitamin E supplements?

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A)  All adults should take additional vitamin E supplements.
B)  Vitamin E supplements prevent heart disease.
C)  Vitamin E supplements provide no protection against heart disease in men.
D)  Vitamin E supplements can reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Question 5

Choose one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease described in your text.Briefly describe it,and then list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,list at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

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One major form of cardiovascular disease...

Question 6

When the heart contracts,called ____________,blood pressure ____________;when the heart relaxes,called ____________,blood pressure ____________.

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A)  diastole,increases,systole,decreases
B)  diastole,decreases,systole,increases
C)  systole,increases,diastole,decreases
D)  systole,decreases,diastole,increases

Question 7

The most common congenital heart defects are holes in the walls of the heart that separate the chambers.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

Diabetics also have higher rates of

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A)  hypertension.
B)  obesity.
C)  atherosclerosis.
D)  all of the above.

Question 9

Chest pain caused by lack of oxygen to the heart is called

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A)  thrombosis.
B)  infarction.
C)  hypertension.
D)  angina.

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of Canadians have metabolic syndrome?

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A)  5 to 10 percent
B)  10 to 20 percent
C)  15 to 25 percent
D)  20 to 30 percent

Question 11

High LDL levels and low HDL levels lower the risk of heart disease.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

At Betty's most recent medical check-up,her doctor found that she had high blood pressure,excessive abdominal fat,and a low HDL count.What condition might Betty be suffering from? What specific lifestyle strategies might be recommended to help her lower her risk of CVD?

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The answer of At Betty's most recent medical check-up,her doctor...

Question 13

An arrhythmia is

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A)  an irregular heartbeat.
B)  a ruptured blood vessel.
C)  a blood clot found near the heart.
D)  another name for high blood pressure. A

Question 14

Which of the following Type A personality characteristics is least closely associated with heart disease?

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A)  hostility
B)  hurrying
C)  anger
D)  cynicism

Question 15

Increased physical activity may reduce one's triglyceride levels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

People with or at risk of hypertension should aim to consume no more than _____ milligrams of sodium per day

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A)  1000 milligrams
B)  1500 milligrams
C)  2000 milligrams
D)  2500 milligrams

Question 17

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

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A)  hemorrhagic
B)  thrombotic
C)  embolic
D)  infarct

Question 18

Higher homocysteine levels are found in individuals with diets low in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folic acid
B)  Vitamin B12
C)  Vitamin B6
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

C-reactive protein is released into the bloodstream in response to

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A)  free radicals.
B)  antioxidants.
C)  inflammation.
D)  phytochemicals.

Question 20

Which of the following is a treatment for heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  angina pectoris
B)  balloon angioplasty
C)  electrocardiogram
D)  angiogram B

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