Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a Type A personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

Accepted Answer

A) excess body fat 
B) a low carbohydrate diet 
C) cigarette smoking 
D) physical inactivity 
A) excess body fat 
B) a low carbohydrate diet 
C) cigarette smoking 
D) physical inactivity

Question 3

Transient ischemic attacks

Accepted Answer

A) produce permanent paralysis. 
B) are also known as "mini strokes." 
C) usually occur after a major stroke. 
D) can be cured with bed rest. 
A) produce permanent paralysis. 
B) are also known as "mini strokes." 
C) usually occur after a major stroke. 
D) can be cured with bed rest.

Question 4

Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack in their forties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called

Accepted Answer

A) ventricles. 
B) atria. 
C) diastoles. 
D) valves. 
A) ventricles. 
B) atria. 
C) diastoles. 
D) valves.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) embolism. 
B) thrombus. 
C) fibrillation. 
D) aneurysm. 
A) embolism. 
B) thrombus. 
C) fibrillation. 
D) aneurysm.

Question 8

Briefly describe one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease and list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,describe at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

Accepted Answer

One major form of cardiovascular disease

Question 9

All of the following are characteristics of a Type D personality EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) pessimism. 
B) angry outbursts. 
C) general negativity. 
D) unhappiness. 
A) pessimism. 
B) angry outbursts. 
C) general negativity. 
D) unhappiness.

Question 10

Transient ischemic attacks are complications that follow a major stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

Accepted Answer

A) limiting fluid intake. 
B) donating blood regularly. 
C) taking iron supplements. 
D) going through menopause. 
A) limiting fluid intake. 
B) donating blood regularly. 
C) taking iron supplements. 
D) going through menopause.

Question 14

Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85, his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35), and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight.
-Arnold's physician will likely suggest that Arnold make all of the following lifestyle changes EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increasing soluble fiber intake. 
B) increasing trans fat intake. 
C) increasing physical activity. 
D) decreasing saturated fat intake. 
A) increasing soluble fiber intake. 
B) increasing trans fat intake. 
C) increasing physical activity. 
D) decreasing saturated fat intake.

Question 15

Increased physical activity may reduce one's triglyceride levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The arteries that branch from the aorta and provide blood to the heart muscle itself are ______ arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) pulmonary 
B) systemic 
C) coronary 
D) capillary 
A) pulmonary 
B) systemic 
C) coronary 
D) capillary

Question 17

Smoking harms the cardiovascular system in all of the following ways EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) increasing adhesiveness of platelets. 
B) reducing the level of high-density lipoproteins. 
C) increasing blood pressure. 
D) decreasing plaque formation in the arteries. 
A) increasing adhesiveness of platelets. 
B) reducing the level of high-density lipoproteins. 
C) increasing blood pressure. 
D) decreasing plaque formation in the arteries.

Question 18

The large artery that receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to the rest of the body is called the

Accepted Answer

A) aortA. 
B) vena cava. 
C) pulmonary artery. 
D) pulmonary vein. 
A) aortA. 
B) vena cava. 
C) pulmonary artery. 
D) pulmonary vein.

Question 19

If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes

Accepted Answer

A) a heart attack. 
B) a stroke. 
C) peripheral arterial disease. 
D) arthritis. 
A) a heart attack. 
B) a stroke. 
C) peripheral arterial disease. 
D) arthritis.

Question 20

Exercise alters blood fat levels by

Accepted Answer

A) raising LDL levels. 
B) lowering LDL levels. 
C) raising HDL levels. 
D) lowering HDL levels. 
A) raising LDL levels. 
B) lowering LDL levels. 
C) raising HDL levels. 
D) lowering HDL levels.

Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

Which of the following is NOT a Type A personality characteristic closely associated with heart disease?

Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

Transient ischemic attacks

Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack in their forties.

The two upper chambers of the heart in which blood collects before passing to the lower chambers are called

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

A blood-filled pocket bulging out from a weak spot in an artery wall is called a(n)

Briefly describe one of the major forms of cardiovascular disease and list typical symptoms and treatments.In addition,describe at least two strategies for preventing the disease.

All of the following are characteristics of a Type D personality EXCEPT

Transient ischemic attacks are complications that follow a major stroke.

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

Increased physical activity may reduce one's triglyceride levels.

The arteries that branch from the aorta and provide blood to the heart muscle itself are ______ arteries.

Smoking harms the cardiovascular system in all of the following ways EXCEPT

The large artery that receives blood from the left ventricle and distributes it to the rest of the body is called the

If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes

Exercise alters blood fat levels by

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