Which characteristic is a sign of metabolic syndrome?

a. lower-than-normal blood pressure
b. larger-than-normal waist measurement
c. higher-than-normal high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level
d. lower-than-normal fasting blood sugar
e. lower-than-normal low-density lipoprotein (LDL) level


b. larger-than-normal waist measurement

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________ is the most widely used recreational drug in the United States

A) Cocaine B) Tobacco C) Marijuana D) Alcohol

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Removal of damaged or dead tissue is called:

A) debridement. B) dermabrasion. C) cryosurgery. D) rhytidoplasty.

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