Read the Statements and Use the Following Key to Answer

question 10

Multiple Choice

Read the statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1) metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are under secreted (2) metabolic rate if thyroid hormones are over secreted

• A)Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item.
• B)Mark this if the first item is less than the second item.
• C)Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a crucial indicator of cardiovascular health.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of artery walls, leading to restricted blood flow and increased risk of heart disease.

Ischemic Stroke

A type of stroke caused by a blockage in an artery that reduces or stops blood flow to a part of the brain, leading to tissue damage.