Chapter 15 HPR 1223

One in three Americans suffers from one or more types of cardiovascular disease.

True

One year after quitting smoking, Sally, a former pack-a-day smoker, will have reduced her risk of heart disease by 50 percent.

True

People with diabetes should do self-checks to monitor blood sugar throughout the day.

True

The average adult human body contains approximately 6 quarts of blood.

True

The majority of known risk factors for cardiovascular disease can be modified through life-style changes.

True

Type 2 diabetes is being diagnosed more frequently among children and teens who tend to be overweight or obese.

True

The form of diabetes in which the pancreas is unable to produce insulin is

Type 1.

A condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and can't pump strongly enough to maintain adequate blood flow is

congestive heart failure.

For the average adult, a healthy blood pressure is

120/80 or lower.

Smokers are how much more likely to develop coronary artery disease than nonsmokers?

2 to 4 times more likely

The CDC estimates that approximately how many Americans have diabetes?

29 million

Which of the following best describes the size of the human heart?

A fist

Which group has the highest rate of cardiovascular-related deaths in the United States?

African Americans

How fat is distributed on the body contributes to the risk of heart disease. Which body shape is considered a higher risk?

Apple.

What are two ways recommended by researchers to reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes?

Being physically active and getting adequate sleep

What is the number one cause of death for women in the United States?

Cardiovascular disease

All heart arrhythmias are life-threatening and should be treated immediately.

False

Cardiovascular disease is primarily a disease of the male population who are age 50 and older.

False

Excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurred vision are some of the symptoms of pre-diabetes.

False

Lack of physical activity is no longer considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

False

The increase in type 2 diabetes risk is primarily due to genetic risk.

False

The recommended total cholesterol level for adults is 220 mg/dL.

False

Type 2 diabetes is a disorder of the immune system.

False

Which cardiovascular condition is known as the "silent killer" because it usually presents no overt symptoms?

Hypertension

The risk-reduction strategy that will have the greatest impact on preventing pre-diabetes from developing into diabetes is

engaging in regular exercise.

Carbohydrates that have been ingested are broken down into the form of sugar known as

glucose.

Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by

high levels of blood glucose.

Foods thought to lower the risk of diabetes include

high-fiber foods.

The leading risk factor for stroke is

hypertension.

The hormone that is secreted by the pancreas and used by body cells for the uptake and storage of glucose is

insulin.

Hypertension refers to

sustained high blood pressure.

Taking aspirin daily may be recommended for certain people with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease because it can

thin the blood.

Blindness, amputations, kidney disease, and even coma can result from

uncontrolled diabetes.

To reduce cardiovascular risk, it is advisable to increase the levels of LDL cholesterol and lower the HDL levels.

False

Which organ secretes insulin?

Pancreas

Elevated blood glucose levels that occur during pregnancy is the condition known as

gestational diabetes.

The blockage of normal blood supply to an area of the heart is a(n)

heart attack.

A condition in which blood sugar levels are elevated is

hyperglycemia.

Susan's 73-year-old aunt suffered from a cerebrovascular accident in which the blood supply to her brain was interrupted. What is the common name for this event?

Stroke

James was diagnosed with atherosclerosis, which is

a buildup of plaque on the inner lining of an artery.

An irregular heartbeat is known as

arrhythmia.

Zach eats a high-fat diet. When he decides to improve his diet to protect his heart health, which type of fats should he be particularly careful to avoid?

Trans fats

An unresolved streptococcal infection of the throat can lead to rheumatic heart disease.

True

Buildup in the inner lining of an artery is known as plaque.

True

Cardiovascular disease has claimed the lives of more women than men every year since 1984.

True

Chronic exposure to environmental tobacco smoke increases the risk of heart.

True

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health threats in the world today.

True

Diets high in saturated and trans fat raise blood cholesterol levels and make the blood more viscous, increasing the risk for heart attack or stroke.

True

Excess glucose in the body is stored as glycogen.

True

Hypertension is a leading risk factor for stroke.

True