Question 1

Men have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke than women do because

Accepted Answer

A)  women have larger coronary arteries than men do. 
B)  fewer women than men have hypertension. 
C)  men have more severe heart attacks than women do. 
D)  premenopausal women seem to be protected from heart disease by estrogen. 
A)  women have larger coronary arteries than men do. 
B)  fewer women than men have hypertension. 
C)  men have more severe heart attacks than women do. 
D)  premenopausal women seem to be protected from heart disease by estrogen. D

Question 2

The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle itself with oxygenated blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Symptoms of a myocardial infarction include

Accepted Answer

A)  low back pain. 
B)  sore throat. 
C)  headache. 
D)  difficulty breathing. 
A)  low back pain. 
B)  sore throat. 
C)  headache. 
D)  difficulty breathing. D

Question 4

Systole is the

Accepted Answer

A)  normal pause between heartbeats. 
B)  contraction of the heart. 
C)  relaxation of the heart. 
D)  normal rhythm of the heart. 
A)  normal pause between heartbeats. 
B)  contraction of the heart. 
C)  relaxation of the heart. 
D)  normal rhythm of the heart.

Question 5

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are complications that follow a major stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Compared to Caucasian Canadians, the incidence of cardiovascular disease among African Canadians is

Accepted Answer

A)  higher. 
B)  about the same. 
C)  lower. 
D)  undetermined. 
A)  higher. 
B)  about the same. 
C)  lower. 
D)  undetermined.

Question 7

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The largest artery in the body is the

Accepted Answer

A)  coronary. 
B)  atria. 
C)  aorta. 
D)  carotid. 
A)  coronary. 
B)  atria. 
C)  aorta. 
D)  carotid.

Question 9

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 8 mmol/L (LDL was 7 and HDL was 1), and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight. What is the nature of the physician's concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arnold's risk for heart valve problems 
B)  Arnold's risk for coronary heart disease 
C)  Arnold's risk for diabetes 
D)  Arnold's risk for obesity 
A)  Arnold's risk for heart valve problems 
B)  Arnold's risk for coronary heart disease 
C)  Arnold's risk for diabetes 
D)  Arnold's risk for obesity

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Smoking increases cardiovascular risk in all of the following ways, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increasing oxygen in the blood. 
B)  increasing blood pressure. 
C)  reducing high-density lipoproteins. 
D)  increasing heart rate. 
A)  increasing oxygen in the blood. 
B)  increasing blood pressure. 
C)  reducing high-density lipoproteins. 
D)  increasing heart rate.

Question 12

The form of cholesterol that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and leads to cholesterol deposits on the artery walls is

Accepted Answer

A)  LDL. 
B)  triglyceride. 
C)  VLDL. 
D)  HDL. 
A)  LDL. 
B)  triglyceride. 
C)  VLDL. 
D)  HDL.

Question 13

Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Evidence suggests that after a heart attack the risk of rises.

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  cancer 
D)  diabetes 
A)  obesity 
B)  high blood pressure 
C)  cancer 
D)  diabetes

Question 15

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which one of the following factors is not associated with elevated levels of homocysteine?

Accepted Answer

A)  low intake of folic acid 
B)  low intake of vitamin B-6 
C)  being female 
D)  low intake of vitamin B-12 
A)  low intake of folic acid 
B)  low intake of vitamin B-6 
C)  being female 
D)  low intake of vitamin B-12

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE about homocysteine?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is another type of cholesterol, similar to triglycerides. 
B)  It helps repair the linings of arteries. 
C)  Levels are higher in women than in men. 
D)  Levels are higher in people whose diets are low in folic acid. 
A)  It is another type of cholesterol, similar to triglycerides. 
B)  It helps repair the linings of arteries. 
C)  Levels are higher in women than in men. 
D)  Levels are higher in people whose diets are low in folic acid.

Question 18

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  gout. 
D)  kidney stones. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  gout. 
D)  kidney stones.

Question 19

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than age 35.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Men have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke than women do because

The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle itself with oxygenated blood.

Symptoms of a myocardial infarction include

Systole is the

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are complications that follow a major stroke.

Compared to Caucasian Canadians, the incidence of cardiovascular disease among African Canadians is

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

The largest artery in the body is the

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

Smoking increases cardiovascular risk in all of the following ways, EXCEPT

The form of cholesterol that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and leads to cholesterol deposits on the artery walls is

Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.

Evidence suggests that after a heart attack the risk of rises.

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

Which one of the following factors is not associated with elevated levels of homocysteine?

Which of the following is TRUE about homocysteine?

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following, EXCEPT

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than age 35.

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

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Men have a greater risk of heart attack and stroke than women do because

The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle itself with oxygenated blood.

Symptoms of a myocardial infarction include

Systole is the

Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are complications that follow a major stroke.

Compared to Caucasian Canadians, the incidence of cardiovascular disease among African Canadians is

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

The largest artery in the body is the

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

Smoking increases cardiovascular risk in all of the following ways, EXCEPT

The form of cholesterol that carries cholesterol out from the liver to other parts of the body and leads to cholesterol deposits on the artery walls is

Insulin resistance is a marker for metabolic syndrome.

Evidence suggests that after a heart attack the risk of rises.

The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.

Which one of the following factors is not associated with elevated levels of homocysteine?

Which of the following is TRUE about homocysteine?

High uric acid levels in the blood may cause all of the following, EXCEPT

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common cause of sudden death among athletes younger than age 35.

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

Taking Charge of Your Health

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Healthy Sexuality

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Environmental Health

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