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Question 41

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

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

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Question 42

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

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

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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Question 43

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Exercise alters blood fat levels by

Transient ischemic attacks are complications that follow a major stroke.

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

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

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

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

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

If an artery in a limb becomes blocked,it causes

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.

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

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

Atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which type of stroke?

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

Which of the following does NOT raise triglyceride levels?

Blood viscosity can be reduced by

The aorta is the body's largest artery.

Transient ischemic attacks

Increased physical activity may reduce one's triglyceride levels.