Ex Phys chap 21

A genetic predisposition to coronary artery disease leads to premature death. a. true b. false

b

A stroke on the left side of the brain will cause paralysis on the left side of the body. A stroke on the left side of the brain will cause paralysis on the left side of the body. a. true b. false

b

It has been conclusively proven that stress is the major cause of hypertension. a. true b. false

b

Physical inactivity has NOT been established as a primary risk factor for coronary artery disease. a. true b. false

b

Since 1960, the death rate from heart attack and stroke has progressively increased. Since 1960, the death rate from heart attack and stroke has progressively increased. a. true b. false

b

Varicose veins result from high blood pressure. Varicose veins result from high blood pressure. a. true b. false

b

What is NOT one of the American Heart Association's primary risk factors for coronary artery disease? What is NOT one of the American Heart Association's primary risk factors for coronary artery disease? a. hypertension b. race c. abnormal blood lipids d. physical inactivity

b

____________ is a process in which arteries become progressively narrower because of changes in the lining of the arteries and plaque accumulation. a. Coronary artery disease b. Ischemia c. Atherosclerosis d. Arteriosclerosis

b (although the definition by the book is atherosclerosis)

The clinical condition in which the heart muscle becomes too weak to maintain an adequate cardiac output to meet the body's oxygen needs is called ____________. a. coronary artery disease b. heart failure c. hypertension d. angina pectoris

c

Based only on the information provided in these choices, which person is most likely to develop coronary heart disease? Based only on the information provided in these choices, which person is most likely to develop coronary heart disease? a. a female executive who has mild hypertension and no family history of coronary artery disease b. a male farmer who drinks occasionally and plays golf twice a week c. a female computer programmer who smokes and whose mother died of cancer at age 55 d. a male computer programmer who smokes and whose father died of a heart attack at age 49

d

What problem is NOT a consequence of heart failure? What problem is NOT a consequence of heart failure? a. edema in the legs and ankles b. shortness of breath c. possible need for a heart transplant d. high blood pressure

d

Atherosclerosis begins in childhood. a. true b. false

a

For habitual exercisers, the overall risk of heart attack during the actual period of exercise is limited. a. true b. false

a

Most patients who have heart disease can safely benefit from exercise. Most patients who have heart disease can safely benefit from exercise. a. true b. false

a

The process of atherosclerosis appears to begin with injury to or disruption of the endothelial cells lining the intima. a. true b. false

a

What training adaptation listed is NOT one that might reduce the risk of coronary artery disease? a. decreased stroke volume b. hypertrophy of the heart c. increased coronary circulation capacity d. improved collateral circulation of the heart

a

Women who use oral contraceptives are at increased risk of developing hypertension. Women who use oral contraceptives are at increased risk of developing hypertension. a. true b. false

a