What is lipoprotein-a (Lp(a)), and how does it affect cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk?
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Lp(a) is a genetic variation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. A high level of Lp(a) particles promotes blood clots and earlier development of atherosclerosis. It is thought that certain substances in the arterial wall interact with Lp(a) and lead to premature formation of plaque. As the plaque builds up, it blocks the blood vessels that supply the myocardium with oxygen and nutrients (the coronary arteries), and these obstructions can trigger a myocardial infarction, or heart attack. Approximately 10 percent of the population has elevated levels of Lp(a), and medication is typically used to lower it.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Organic foods are produced ____.
A. with no other fertilizer besides human waste B. with or without GMOs C. in greenhouses or terrariums D. under strict government regulations E. without specific government regulations
Deficiency of potassium may result in
a. Diarrhea c. Cardiac arrhythmias b. Petechiae d. GI bleeding
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A) ?Ayurvedic medicine B) ?homeopathy C) ?naturopathy D) ?traditional Chinese medicine