Metabolic Syndrome Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

High blood pressure

Low levels of good cholesterol

Low blood sugar levels (correct)

Excess fat around the waist

What is the recommended blood pressure level to be considered a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

150/95 mmHg

130/85 mmHg (correct)

140/90 mmHg

120/80 mmHg

Which hormone resistance is associated with high blood sugar levels and is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

Growth hormone resistance

Insulin resistance (correct)

Adrenal hormone resistance

Thyroid hormone resistance

What type of cholesterol is considered low in individuals with metabolic syndrome?

HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor used to diagnose metabolic syndrome?

Excess fat around the waist Signup and view all the answers

Which dermatophyte infection affects the scalp and hair shafts?

Tinea capitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for dermatophyte nail infections?

Tinea unguium Signup and view all the answers

Which group of filamentous fungi causes dermatophyte infections?

Dermatophytes Signup and view all the answers

Who is at an increased risk of developing a dermatophyte infection?

Older individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the body does tinea cruris affect?

Groin and inner thighs Signup and view all the answers

Metabolic Syndrome Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

What is the recommended blood pressure level to be considered a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

Which hormone resistance is associated with high blood sugar levels and is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome?

What type of cholesterol is considered low in individuals with metabolic syndrome?

What is the primary factor used to diagnose metabolic syndrome?

Which dermatophyte infection affects the scalp and hair shafts?

What is the medical term for dermatophyte nail infections?

Which group of filamentous fungi causes dermatophyte infections?

Who is at an increased risk of developing a dermatophyte infection?

Which part of the body does tinea cruris affect?

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