How do hypertension, homocysteine, and smoking similarly increase risk for CHD?

What will be an ideal response?


They both damage the walls of arteries. This promotes responses that lead to plaque deposition.

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An increase in the blood levels of cardiac enzymes indicates damage to the heart muscle

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Radial keratotomy uses spokelike incisions in the cornea to correct myopia

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Alcohol that is consumed as beer, wine, and liquor is _____.

A. isopropyl alcohol B. ethyl alcohol C. butyl alcohol D. methanol E. pentanol

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The expression a - b is the same as ____.

A. a - (-b) B. a + (-b) C. -a + b D. -a - b

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