Why Is Obesity a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why is obesity a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

• A) Obesity can lead to hypertension.
• B) Obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes.
• C) Obesity overworks the heart.
• D) All of the answers are correct.
• E) None of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Vascular Cambium

A layer of actively dividing cells in plants that produces secondary xylem (wood) and phloem, contributing to the thickness of stems and roots.

Mycorrhizae

Symbiotic associations between fungi and plant roots, enhancing nutrient and water absorption for the plant while the fungus benefits from access to carbohydrates.

Roots

The part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil, responsible for anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients.

Leaves

The flat, green structures of plants that are primarily responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which light energy is converted to chemical energy.