Question 1

There are _____ principal risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) 4 
B) 6 
C) 8 
D) 10 
A) 4 
B) 6 
C) 8 
D) 10

Question 2

Blood pressure is reported using _____ and _____ pressure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood pressure is reported using _____ and...

Question 3

The _____ helps move the blood into the chambers of the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) Arterial valve 
B) Ventricle 
C) Atrium 
D) Heartbeat 
A) Arterial valve 
B) Ventricle 
C) Atrium 
D) Heartbeat

Question 4

Cities such as New York and Boston have required restaurants to eliminate trans fats from all foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The newly revised food pyramid is based on a _____ calorie diet.

Accepted Answer

A) 1500 
B) 2000 
C) 2200 
D) 2500 
A) 1500 
B) 2000 
C) 2200 
D) 2500

Question 6

Identify the principal structures of the heart and describe each of their functions.

Accepted Answer

The principal structures of the heart in

Question 7

The Heart Truth uses a _____ as a symbol for raising awareness of heart disease among women.

Accepted Answer

A) Red ribbon 
B) Pink ribbon 
C) Red dress 
D) Red rose 
A) Red ribbon 
B) Pink ribbon 
C) Red dress 
D) Red rose

Question 8

_____ may cause a hemorrhagic stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) Interruption of blood flow to the brain 
B) Cardiac arrest 
C) Hypertension 
D) Ventricular blockage 
A) Interruption of blood flow to the brain 
B) Cardiac arrest 
C) Hypertension 
D) Ventricular blockage

Question 9

Gene's nutritionist encourages him to limit his intake of trans fat because

Accepted Answer

A) It raises the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the body. 
B) It contributes to the loss of muscle and tissue in the body. 
C) It is expensive and unnecessary for the body. 
D) It has been linked to depression. 
A) It raises the levels of low-density lipoproteins in the body. 
B) It contributes to the loss of muscle and tissue in the body. 
C) It is expensive and unnecessary for the body. 
D) It has been linked to depression.

Question 10

The heart consists of _____ chambers.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 6 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 6

Question 11

Research findings from studies that examine the impact of perceived racism on blood pressure consistently show that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure rates are higher in situations where there is perceived racism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Monounsaturated fats help to increase the level of _____ lipoproteins in the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Monounsaturated fats help to increase the level...

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT considered a principal risk factor for cardiovascular disease

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Excessive alcohol consumption 
C) High levels of stress 
D) Physical inactivity 
A) Diabetes 
B) Excessive alcohol consumption 
C) High levels of stress 
D) Physical inactivity

Question 14

_____ refers to the belief that another person's actions or words are intended as prejudicial, discriminatory, or demeaning toward members of a specific race or ethnicity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the belief that another...

Question 15

_____ refers to the people with whom an individual feels most connected, or a place in which an individual feels a sense of belonging.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the people with whom...

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE

Accepted Answer

A) Low levels of "good" carbohydrates can help protect heart health. 
B) Low fat, high carbohydrate diets are best for weight loss. 
C) Women who consume large amounts of "good" carbohydrates daily are at lower risk for cardiovascular disease. 
D) None of the above 
A) Low levels of "good" carbohydrates can help protect heart health. 
B) Low fat, high carbohydrate diets are best for weight loss. 
C) Women who consume large amounts of "good" carbohydrates daily are at lower risk for cardiovascular disease. 
D) None of the above

Question 17

Scientists have discovered that the drug BiDil works effectively at treating _____ patients with diagnosed cases of heart failure.

Accepted Answer

A) African American 
B) Caucasian 
C) Hispanics 
D) Asian 
A) African American 
B) Caucasian 
C) Hispanics 
D) Asian

Question 18

What is the purpose of the heart's sinus nodes

Accepted Answer

A) They resupply the blood with new oxygen. 
B) They regulate diastolic blood pressure. 
C) They serve as a pacemaker for the heart. 
D) They provide nutrients to the blood supply. 
A) They resupply the blood with new oxygen. 
B) They regulate diastolic blood pressure. 
C) They serve as a pacemaker for the heart. 
D) They provide nutrients to the blood supply.

Question 19

The heart is a

Accepted Answer

A) Part of the central nervous system. 
B) Muscle. 
C) Gland. 
D) Part of the endocrine system. 
A) Part of the central nervous system. 
B) Muscle. 
C) Gland. 
D) Part of the endocrine system.

Question 20

_____ is nicknamed the "silent killer."

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is nicknamed the "silent killer."...

There are _____ principal risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Blood pressure is reported using _ and _ pressure.

The _____ helps move the blood into the chambers of the heart.

Cities such as New York and Boston have required restaurants to eliminate trans fats from all foods.

The newly revised food pyramid is based on a _____ calorie diet.

Identify the principal structures of the heart and describe each of their functions.

The Heart Truth uses a _____ as a symbol for raising awareness of heart disease among women.

_____ may cause a hemorrhagic stroke.

Gene's nutritionist encourages him to limit his intake of trans fat because

The heart consists of _____ chambers.

Research findings from studies that examine the impact of perceived racism on blood pressure consistently show that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure rates are higher in situations where there is perceived racism.

Monounsaturated fats help to increase the level of _____ lipoproteins in the body.

Which of the following is NOT considered a principal risk factor for cardiovascular disease

_____ refers to the belief that another person's actions or words are intended as prejudicial, discriminatory, or demeaning toward members of a specific race or ethnicity.

_____ refers to the people with whom an individual feels most connected, or a place in which an individual feels a sense of belonging.

Which of the following statements is TRUE

Scientists have discovered that the drug BiDil works effectively at treating _____ patients with diagnosed cases of heart failure.

What is the purpose of the heart's sinus nodes

The heart is a

_____ is nicknamed the "silent killer."

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Exam 9: Cardiovascular Disease

There are _____ principal risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Blood pressure is reported using _____ and _____ pressure.

The _____ helps move the blood into the chambers of the heart.

Cities such as New York and Boston have required restaurants to eliminate trans fats from all foods.

The newly revised food pyramid is based on a _____ calorie diet.

Identify the principal structures of the heart and describe each of their functions.

The Heart Truth uses a _____ as a symbol for raising awareness of heart disease among women.

_____ may cause a hemorrhagic stroke.

Gene's nutritionist encourages him to limit his intake of trans fat because

The heart consists of _____ chambers.

Research findings from studies that examine the impact of perceived racism on blood pressure consistently show that both systolic and diastolic blood pressure rates are higher in situations where there is perceived racism.

Monounsaturated fats help to increase the level of _____ lipoproteins in the body.

Which of the following is NOT considered a principal risk factor for cardiovascular disease

_____ refers to the belief that another person's actions or words are intended as prejudicial, discriminatory, or demeaning toward members of a specific race or ethnicity.

_____ refers to the people with whom an individual feels most connected, or a place in which an individual feels a sense of belonging.

Which of the following statements is TRUE

Scientists have discovered that the drug BiDil works effectively at treating _____ patients with diagnosed cases of heart failure.

What is the purpose of the heart's sinus nodes

The heart is a

_____ is nicknamed the "silent killer."

An Interdisciplinary View of Health

Research Methods

Global Communicable and Chronic Disease

Theories and Models of Health Behavior Change

Risky Health Behaviors

Emotional Health and Well-Being

Stress and Coping

HIV and AIDS

Chronic Pain Management and Arthritis

Cancer

Health Care Systems and Health Policy: Effects on Health Outcomes

The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

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Blood pressure is reported using _ and _ pressure.