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Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Cardiovascular Health

Chapter 15 Cardiovascular Health

Multiple Choice


1	After the blood leaves the left ventricle, it goes to the
		A)	left atrium.
		B)	lungs.
		C)	right ventricle.
		D)	rest of the body.


2	After the blood leaves the right atrium, it goes to the
		A)	right ventricle.
		B)	left atrium.
		C)	brain.
		D)	lungs.


3	Blood goes into the coronary artery from the
		A)	heart.
		B)	aorta.
		C)	superior vena cava.
		D)	inferior vena cava.


4	The element in blood that reduces the risk of heart disease is
		A)	high-density lipoprotein.
		B)	low-density lipoprotein.
		C)	very-low-density lipoprotein.
		D)	triglycerides.


5	"Bad" cholesterol is also labeled
		A)	high-density lipoprotein.
		B)	low-density lipoprotein.
		C)	homocysteine.
		D)	lipoprotein(a).


6	Dietary changes that can protect against cardiovascular disease include all of the following EXCEPT
		A)	decreasing fiber intake.
		B)	decreasing fat intake.
		C)	replacing animal proteins with soy proteins.
		D)	increasing fish and seafood consumption.


7	All of the following elements of Type A personalities put a person at elevated risk for heart disease except
		A)	time sensitivity.
		B)	anger.
		C)	hostility.
		D)	cynicism.


8	Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Type D personality?
		A)	pessimism
		B)	negativity
		C)	suppression of negative feelings
		D)	eagerness


9	The age at which heart attack risk increases dramatically is
		A)	45.
		B)	55.
		C)	65.
		D)	75.


10	The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Plan recommends all of the following EXCEPT
		A)	7 daily servings of grains and grain products.
		B)	7 daily servings of dairy products.
		C)	2 or fewer daily servings of meats, poultry, and fish.
		D)	5 servings a week of snacks and sweets.

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