Among the possible risk factors for CVD currently under study is the effect of ________, an amino acid that may damage the lining of blood vessels.

A) lipoproteins
B) homocysteine
C) statins
D) lycopene


B) homocysteine

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a.  Liquefying pulmonary secretions b.  Increasing secretions, reducing viscosity, and aiding in expectoration of sputum c.  Suppressing coughing d.  Competitively antagonizing histamine1 receptor sites e.  Constricting blood vessels in the respiratory tract

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Which of the following conditions is a hereditary disease with a prolonged blood clotting time?

A) polycythemia vera B) hemophilia C) sarcoidosis D) hematoma

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Weight training requires long hours of training each week

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When trying to resolve a conflict, which of the following should you NOT do?

A. paraphrase the other person's words B. plan time to talk C. use "but," not "and" D. avoid "why" questions

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