Question 1

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The type of stroke that is caused by a rupture of blood vessels is called

Accepted Answer

A) ischemic. 
B) embolic. 
C) thrombotic. 
D) hemorrhagic. 
A) ischemic. 
B) embolic. 
C) thrombotic. 
D) hemorrhagic.

Question 3

Moderate amounts of exercise do not have much impact on cardiovascular risk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) low HDL and low LDL 
B) high HDL and high LDL 
C) low HDL and high LDL 
D) high HDL and low LDL 
A) low HDL and low LDL 
B) high HDL and high LDL 
C) low HDL and high LDL 
D) high HDL and low LDL

Question 5

The number of people with diabetes has declined over the past decade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

High socioeconomic status is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Diastole is the

Accepted Answer

A) contraction of the heart. 
B) relaxation of the heart. 
C) main valve in the heart. 
D) largest vein in the body. 
A) contraction of the heart. 
B) relaxation of the heart. 
C) main valve in the heart. 
D) largest vein in the body.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about gender and cardiovascular disease is true?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of men but not of women. 
B) Estrogen may offer premenopausal women some protection against cardiovascular disease. 
C) The incidence of hypertension is higher in women than in men before age 55. 
D) Women are more likely than men to have classic heart attack symptoms like chest pain. 
A) In the United States,cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of men but not of women. 
B) Estrogen may offer premenopausal women some protection against cardiovascular disease. 
C) The incidence of hypertension is higher in women than in men before age 55. 
D) Women are more likely than men to have classic heart attack symptoms like chest pain.

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

The type of stroke that is caused by a rupture of blood vessels is called

Moderate amounts of exercise do not have much impact on cardiovascular risk.

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

The number of people with diabetes has declined over the past decade.

High socioeconomic status is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Diastole is the

Which of the following statements about gender and cardiovascular disease is true?

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Exam 15: Cardiovascular Health

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

The type of stroke that is caused by a rupture of blood vessels is called

Moderate amounts of exercise do not have much impact on cardiovascular risk.

Which of the following combinations would place someone at greatest risk for cardiovascular disease?

The number of people with diabetes has declined over the past decade.

High socioeconomic status is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Diastole is the

Which of the following statements about gender and cardiovascular disease is true?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

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