Which of the Following Characteristics or Conditions Increases a Person's

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics or conditions increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) ?

• A) Excess body fat
• B) Low blood level of C-reactive protein
• C) High soluble fiber intake
• D) Low LDL cholesterol level

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Definitions:

Neurofibrillary Tangles

Abnormal accumulations of a protein called tau in the brain, associated with various neurodegenerative diseases.

Senile Plaques

Deposits found in the brain that are indicators of Alzheimer's disease, consisting of beta-amyloid protein and other substances.

Hereditary Component

The genetic aspects of traits and diseases that are passed from parents to offspring.

Chromosomes

Structures made of DNA and protein found in the nucleus of cells, containing genes that are the units of heredity.