Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Blood Lipid Levels Quiz
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Which of the following is a preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD)?

  • High blood pressure
  • Genetics
  • Smoking (correct)
  • Age
  • Which blood lipid levels are still likely to be accurate if a person has not fasted prior to their blood lipoprotein profile?

  • LDL and triglycerides
  • Total cholesterol and triglycerides
  • VLDL and LDL
  • HDL and total cholesterol (correct)
  • What are some signs and symptoms of a heart attack?

  • Sweating and numbness
  • Chest pain and shortness of breath (correct)
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Dizziness and nausea
  • What are some warning signs of a stroke?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended dietary intake of saturated fat to reduce blood cholesterol levels and health risks?

    <p>Less than 7% of total calories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of carbohydrate is broken down into monosaccharides by specific enzymes in the small intestine?

    <p>Disaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ secretes pancreatic amylase and dextrinase to break down polysaccharides into disaccharides in the small intestine?

    <p>Pancreas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of carbohydrate is fermented into short-chain fatty acids in the large intestine?

    <p>Oligosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme breaks down some starch into polysaccharide and disaccharide units in the mouth?

    <p>Salivary amylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ is responsible for the absorption of monosaccharides?

    <p>Small intestine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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