Atherosclerosis is caused by the accumulation of deposits, known as ________, on artery walls.
A) pectoris
B) cholesterol
C) plaques
D) polyps
C) plaques
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More than half the time, the first symptom of coronary heart disease is:
A. high blood pressure B. heart attack C. diabetes D. elevated homocysteine levels E. elevated HDL cholesterol levels
The term ________ refers to the speed and intensity with which a pathogen is likely to cause an infection.
A. virulence B. susceptibility C. vector D. immunity
Which environmental factor encourages us to increase our food consumption?
A) easy access to high-calorie foods in stores and restaurants B) increasing number of regulations that apply to food labeling C) social encouragement to work out and be active D) increasing use of texting for cell phone communication
Patients express feelings by acting out roles with other patients: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word