Which of the following conditions does not cause damage to the blood vessels and hence worsen atherosclerosis?
a. aging
b. hypertension
c. diabetes mellitus
d. endogenous estrogen
Question 2
Factors related to smoking that contribute to cardiovascular disease include:
a. vasodilation.
b. decreased risk for embolus.
c. increased risk for ischemia.
d. the harmful effects of active smoking are not similar to the effects of passive smoke.