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Cardiovascular Diseases

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25 July 2022
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The right ventricle transports oxygenated blood to the lungs. TRUE OR FALSE
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TRUE
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Two hours of moderate exercise every week can reduce the risk of developing heart disease by 30%. TRUE OR FALSE
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TRUE
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A myocardial infarction is a heart attack. TRUE OR FALSE
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TRUE
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What distinguishes atherosclerosis from arteriosclerosis? A. Arteriosclerosis can lead to blood clots. B. Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup. C. Arteriosclerosis results in inefficient blood flow. D. Atherosclerosis is a general term for artery hardening.
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B. Atherosclerosis is characterized by plaque buildup
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High levels of cholesterol can first lead directly to __________. A. strokes B. arteriosclerosis C. heart attacks D. heart failure
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B. arteriosclerosis
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The failure to deliver blood to the heart due to a narrowing of arteries results in __________. A. atherosclerosis B. a stroke C. coronary heart disease D. hypertension
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C. Coronary heart disease
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Angioplasty is the most typical treatment for arteriosclerosis. TRUE OR FALSE
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FALSE
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Stress is a factor that contributes to heart disease risk. TRUE OR FALSE
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TRUE
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of cardiomyopathy? A. bloating B. fatigue C. dizziness D. fever
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D. fever
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Hypertension is NOT a type of cardiovascular disease. TRUE OR FALSE
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FALSE
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What is cholesterol?
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A fat-like substance necessary for life that is present in cells and body fluid.
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What is atherosclerosis?
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A condition in which artery walls thicken because of build-up of fatty materials like cholesterol.
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What is arteriosclerosis?
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A general term for the hardening of the arteries.
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What is hypertension?
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High blood pressure, a lifestyle disease which can lead to heart disease.
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What is coronary heart disease?
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A medical condition where the narrowing of the arteries leads to failure to deliver blood to the heart and surrounding tissues.
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What is a heart attack?
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An interruption of blood supply to any part of the heart, which causes that part of the heart to begin dying.
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What is a stroke?
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A medical condition in which blood supply to part of the brain is blocked.
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What is heart failure?
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A medical condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body.