Which of the Following Is True of the Link Between

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the link between depression and the risk of recurrent heart attacks and mortality in individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD) ?

• A)Depression doubles the risk.
• B)Depression increases the risk eight-fold.
• C)Depression reduces the risk.
• D)There is no correlation between the two.

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Definitions:

[HCO3-]

The bicarbonate ion, an intermediate form in the deprotonation of carbonic acid. It plays a significant role in the pH buffering system of blood.

HA

HA typically refers to a generic acid formula where "H" represents hydrogen and "A" stands for an anion; it can also denote hyaluronic acid in biomedical contexts.

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, with values ranging from 0 to 14.

K

The symbol for Potassium, a chemical element with the atomic number 19, essential for many bodily functions.