Which of the following terms describes severe chest pain?
A) myocardial infarction
B) aneurysm
C) angina pectoris
D) endocarditis
C) angina pectoris
Correct. Angina pectoris is severe chest pain from oxygen deficiency to the heart
muscle. Angina pectoris is a symptom of myocardial infarction, or heart attack. Aneurysm is a
weakness in the wall of an artery resulting in localized widening of the artery. Endocarditis is
inflammation of the lining membranes of the heart.
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a. With a high fat food b. With a thin liquid such as water c. With neither food nor liquids d. With a thick liquid such as a milkshake
Storage fat is needed for normal physiological function and without it, health and physical performance deteriorate.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The health range for body fatness in males is between
A. 21 and 25 percent. B. 10 and 20 percent. C. 25 and 30 percent. D. 5 and 9 percent.
Chronic stress has been linked to plaque build-up in the arteries and increased blood pressure, suggesting a direct relationship between stress and
A) respiratory disease. B) cancer. C) digestive disorders. D) cardiovascular disease.