Direct Contributors to the Metabolic Syndrome Include Which of the Following

question 120

Multiple Choice

Direct contributors to the metabolic syndrome include which of the following?

• A) waist circumference >102 cm (for men) or >89 cm (for women)
• B) triglycerides \(\leq\) 1.7 mmol/L
• C) blood pressure \(\geq\) 120/80 mmHg
• D) fasting glucose \(\geq\) 4.1 mmol/L

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Definitions:

Mass Hysteria

A phenomenon where collective illusion of a threat spreads among a population, leading to fear and irrational behavior.

Tulipmania

A period in the Dutch Golden Age where contract prices for tulip bulbs reached extraordinarily high levels and then dramatically collapsed.

Asphyxiation

A condition arising from severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from abnormal breathing.

High Density Situations

Situations or environments where there is a high concentration of individuals in a given space, which can often lead to increased stress or social tension.