Biomedical Basis of Chronic Diseases Quiz
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Which factor is considered a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

  • Exercise
  • High density lipoprotein (HDL)
  • Low total cholesterol level
  • Smoking (correct)

    • What is the leading cause of death and disability according to the text?

  • Accidents and injuries
  • Chronic diseases (correct)
  • Genetic disorders
  • Infectious diseases

    • What is essential hypertension?

  • Hypertension caused by obesity
  • Hypertension related to high salt intake
  • Hypertension with known genetic cause
  • Hypertension with no known cause (correct)

    • What is the role of exercise in relation to total cholesterol and HDL?

    <p>Lowers total cholesterol and increases HDL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the long-term effect of plaque formation in the arteries?

    <p>Increased risk of heart disease and stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

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