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abarnes

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A 45-year-old man who is overweight and has several family members with heart disease is concerned about developing it. Which risk factor does he have the ability to improve or change?
 a. gender
 b. family history
  c. weight
 d. age
 e. genetics

Question 2

What is the root cause of most forms of CVD?
 a. plaque formation in the arteries
 b. macrophages, which clear blood clots away from artery walls
 c. low blood pressure, which damages the artery walls
 d. defective red bloods cells, which can narrow passages in arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart
  e. low LDL, which prevents oxidation of fat in the arteries
 f. heavy metals circulating in the blood and causing damage



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cswans24

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



abarnes

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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