C) the hormone progesterone. D) the hormone estrogen. Answer: D Page: 224 13. Ellen is thirty-five, inactive, overweight, a smoker, and takes oral contraceptives. The best single thing she can do for her heart health is to A) stop oral contraceptives. B) start an exercise program. C) stop smoking. D) lose weight. Answer: C Page: 224 14. The most beneficial way to blood cholesterol is to A) take cholesterol-reducing drugs and begin an exercise program. B) start an exercise program and eat a heart-healthy diet. C) eat a diet rich in phytochemicals and meditate. D) eat a low-fat diet and take a vitamin supplement. Answer: B Page: 226 15. Tom had his cholesterol measured. Which of the following would be classified as a desirable blood cholesterol level? A) less than 200mg/dl B) 210-220 mg/dl C) 230-250mg/dl D) greater than 240 mg/dl Answer: A Pages: 228-229 16. Coronary heart disease is A) a weakening of the heart valves. B) a buildup of fluids in the pericardial sac. C) damage to the blood vessels that supply the heart. D) a generalized reduction in vessel diameter that causes the heart to work harder. Answer: C Page: 227 17. of the following is NOT a major form of cardiovascular disease? A) obesity B) stroke C) rheumatic heart disease D) congenital heart disease Answer: A 234-236
C) the hormone progesterone. D) the hormone estrogen. Answer: D Page: 224 13. Ellen is thirty-five, inactive, overweight, a smoker, and takes oral contraceptives. The best single thing she can do for her heart health is to A) stop oral contraceptives. B) start an exercise program. C) stop smoking. D) lose weight. Answer: C Page: 224 14. The most beneficial way to blood cholesterol is to A) take cholesterol-reducing drugs and begin an exercise program. B) start an exercise program and eat a heart-healthy diet. C) eat a diet rich in phytochemicals and meditate. D) eat a low-fat diet and take a vitamin supplement. Answer: B Page: 226 15. Tom had his cholesterol measured. Which of the following would be classified as a desirable blood cholesterol level? A) less than 200mg/dl B) 210-220 mg/dl C) 230-250mg/dl D) greater than 240 mg/dl Answer: A Pages: 228-229 16. Coronary heart disease is A) a weakening of the heart valves. B) a buildup of fluids in the pericardial sac. C) damage to the blood vessels that supply the heart. D) a generalized reduction in vessel diameter that causes the heart to work harder. Answer: C Page: 227 17. of the following is NOT a major form of cardiovascular disease? A) obesity B) stroke C) rheumatic heart disease D) congenital heart disease Answer: A 234-236
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