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Yolanda

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What is the primary purpose of a stress electrocardiogram?
 a. A stress electrocardiogram assesses the need for specific intervention or invasive surgery.
  b. A stress electrocardiogram reveals the tolerance of the heart to increased physical activity.
  c. A stress electrocardiogram measures the size of the heart during peak exercise period.
  d. A stress electrocardiogram measures heart rate rhythm before and after vigorous activity.
  e. A stress electrocardiogram assesses the periodic need for basic electrocardiograms.

Question 2

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, increased physical activity reduces the risk of death from coronary heart disease to the same degree as ____.
 a. managing blood glucose levels
 b. giving up smoking
 c. lowering triglyceride levels
 d. lowering HDL-cholesterol levels
 e. participating in stress-management therapy



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b



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