5 Questions
Which factor is considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Smoking
What is the leading cause of death and disability according to the text?
Chronic diseases
What is essential hypertension?
Hypertension with no known cause
What is the role of exercise in relation to total cholesterol and HDL?
Lowers total cholesterol and increases HDL
What is the long-term effect of plaque formation in the arteries?
Increased risk of heart disease and stroke
Test your knowledge of the biomedical basis of chronic diseases with this quiz. Explore the leading causes of death and disability, the multiple risk factors involved, the importance of animal models, and more.
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