_______________________ are thick walled, elastic blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood to the tissues
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Arteries
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What is the primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes?
A. a diet high in sugar B. being overweight or obese C. a diet high in fruits and vegetables D. being underweight
In client teaching for prevention of cardiovascular disease, the following should be included:
a. being overweight does not increase risk, but avoid obesity. b. maintaining lower HDL cholesterol levels can be protective. c. total cholesterol levels need to be checked every five years starting at 20 years old. d. attention to lowering risk factors needs to start when there is evidence of beginning disease.
Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia only develop during the stress of pregnancy in some women
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is found in the first stage of iron deficiency??
a. Iron stores decline, as assessed by serum ferritin.
b. Hemoglobin levels fall, as assessed by complete blood count.
c. Red blood cell count falls, as assessed by hematocrit count.
d. Hemoglobin synthesis declines, as assessed by erythrocyte protoporphyrin.
e. Erythrocyte protoporphyrin, begins to accumulate.