Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of at least three of the following risk factors for heart disease: hypertriglyceridemia, low HDL cholesterol, __________________, and excess abdominal fat.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: hyperglycemia

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An older adult who is not as alert as usual may be suffering from:

a. iron deficiency. b. high blood pressure. c. fluid overload. d. dehydration.

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The major difference between anaerobic and aerobic pathways is that

A. anaerobic pathways can generate a tremendous amount of ATP over an extended period of time. B. anaerobic pathways use a mixture of fuels to generate ATP. C. aerobic pathways use a mixture of fuels to generate ATP. D. anaerobic pathways can utilize stored fat to generate ATP.

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This vitamin can be made with skin exposure to the sun: vitamin

A) K. B) E. C) A. D) D.

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_______________ is a specific glycosaminoglycan found in the proteoglycans of articular cartilage

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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