Question 1

The majority of American women are:

Accepted Answer

A) underweight 
B) obese 
C) overweight 
D) anorexic

Question 2

High levels of homocysteine are a major predictor of heart disease in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Risk factors for multiple sclerosis include all except:

Accepted Answer

A) being female 
B) being older than 50 
C) being Caucasian 
D) genetic predisposition

Question 4

List four (F.A.S.T.) warning signs of stroke.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List four (F.A.S.T.) warning signs of stroke....

Question 5

The leading cause of death in all women:

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis 
B) AIDS 
C) cancer 
D) heart disease

Question 6

Researchers have determined that exposure to aluminum causes Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The most common serious heart rhythm abnormality is atrial fibrillation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When an occlusion of the coronary vessel occurs, the person experiences a:

Accepted Answer

A) myocardial infarction 
B) congenital heart defect 
C) silent ischemia 
D) mitral valve prolapse

Question 9

The upper chambers of the heart that receive blood are:

Accepted Answer

A) atria 
B) arterioles 
C) ventricles 
D) venules

Question 10

Discuss five protective factors against heart disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss five protective factors against heart disease....

Question 11

List five warning signs of Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List five warning signs of Alzheimer's disease....

Exam 15: Preventing and Controlling Chronic Health Conditions

The majority of American women are: