Discuss the formation of plaque
Plaque deposits are made from fats, cholesterol, and other substances, which accumulate over time thickening and weakening artery walls. The plaques develop within rather than on the artery wall and are driven by an inflammatory process. The plaque reduces the size of the lumen, resulting in a decreased amount of blood flow to the tissues. The reduced flow prevents an adequate supply of nutrients and oxygen from reaching the tissues.
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Which of the following explains why many people eat too large a portion of snack foods and
meat and too small a portion of fruits and vegetables? A) lack of food labels on snack foods and meat B) lack of knowledge of how big a serving size is C) hunger-inhibiting phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables D) hunger-promoting probiotics found in snack foods and meat
"Hitting the wall" is a feeling of profound fatigue that can occur during an athletic event as a result of:
a. exhausted glycogen stores. b. build-up of CO2 in the body. c. a slow rate of lipolysis. d. a lack of lactate for recycling.
What does Harold's waist circumference indicate? a. He has low visceral fat but high subcutaneous fat levels
b. He most likely has an "apple" shape and may be at risk for metabolic abnormalities. c. He most likely has a "pear" shape and is at risk for metabolic syndrome. d. His waist circumference was probably measured incorrectly. e. He doesn't have to worry about his waist circumference until it reaches 45".
Which of the following is not an organ of the immune system?
a. thymus b. GALT c. pituitary gland d. MALT