Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease
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What is the most common type of stroke that occurs in an atherosclerotic blood vessel?

  • Embolic stroke
  • Thrombotic stroke (correct)
  • Transient ischemic stroke
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Which of the following is a risk factor for both cerebrovascular disease and cancer?

  • Hypertension
  • Increasing age (correct)
  • Family history
  • High RBC count
  • What is the term for the movement of cancer cells from one part of the body to another?

  • Hyperplasia
  • Dysplasia
  • Neoplasia
  • Metastasis (correct)
  • Which of the following is a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease that is also a risk factor for heart disease?

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

    Which of the following is a type of carcinogen found in charcoal-broiled or smoked foods?

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

    What is the term for a group of abnormal cells that are not cancerous?

    <p>Benign tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common risk factor for both laryngeal cancer and bladder cancer?

    <p>Tobacco smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cancer is more common in males?

    <p>Esophageal cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common risk factor for both prostate cancer and breast cancer?

    <p>Family history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common risk factor for both liver cancer and cervical cancer?

    <p>Viral infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common risk factor for cancer deaths?

    <p>Tobacco use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common risk factor for both bladder cancer and renal cancer?

    <p>Tobacco smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Primary Hypertension?

    <p>No definite cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of developing hypertension for individuals with a family history of hypertension?

    <p>Twice as high</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for decreased oxygen supply to the heart muscle due to narrowed or clogged coronary arteries?

    <p>Ischemic Heart Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for Coronary Artery Disease?

    <p>High lipid and cholesterol level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the surgical procedure to bypass clogged coronary arteries?

    <p>Bypass Surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lifestyle changes can help prevent hypertension?

    <p>Improve lifestyle and regular check-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

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