PATHOLOGY MCQ
DISTURBANCES OF BLOOD FLOW
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
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stress
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elevated blood cholesterol
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consumption of aspirin
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cigarette smoking
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke are high blood pressure, high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, obesity, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The “uncontrollable” risk factors are: Age (the risk increases with age) Gender (men develop CAD 10 years earlier than women) Family history (genetic predisposition and common lifestyles increase risk)
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