Which of the Following Is NOT Considered a Modifiable Risk

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a modifiable risk factor for coronary heart disease?

• A) Stress
• B) Gender
• C) Obesity
• D) Diet

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Definitions:

Bioaccumulation

Bioaccumulation is the process by which certain toxic substances (such as heavy metals or DDT) accumulate in an organism, often reaching harmful levels.

Biological Magnification

The method through which the levels of harmful compounds accumulate progressively in each subsequent level of the food chain.

Persistence

A characteristic of certain chemicals that are extremely stable and may take many years to be broken down into simpler forms by natural processes.

Nitrogen Cycle

A biogeochemical cycle that describes the transformations of nitrogen and nitrogen-containing compounds in nature, involving processes like fixation, nitrification, and denitrification.