Identify the risk factors that can be modified to reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease
What will be an ideal response?
Modifiable risk factors are tobacco use/smoking, blood pressure, blood cholesterol levels, level of physical activity/exercise, overweight/obesity, and diabetes.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Phil is 50 years old. In weight training for general health, which of the following recommendations should he follow?
A. 20-25 repetitions per exercise, light weight B. 16-19 repetitions per exercise, moderate weight C. 3-5 repetitions per exercise, heavy weight D. 10-15 repetitions per exercise, light weight
A research team recently identified a gene associated with epidermolysis bullosa, a disease that causes skin to blister and tear with even slight friction, by searching through a massive database of genetic information using powerful computers. This use of computers is an example of ____
A) disease DNA B) genetic mining C) bioanalysis D) chemoinformatics
What is the medical term for deficiency in the number of red blood cells?
A) leukopenia B) hematopoiesis C) erythropenia D) thrombopoiesis