Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
A. Hypertension
B. Female sex
C. Normal blood cholesterol levels
D. Low body fat
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. determines the rate at which adipose cells store fat b. signals the pancreas to release insulin c. signals the gallbladder to secrete bile into the small intestine d. determines the rate at which the liver makes LDL cholesterol e. affects the hypothalamus stimulating appetite
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What will be an ideal response?
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A) buttermilk B) cottage cheese C) chocolate milk D) cream cheese