Jared Has a High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Because He

question 12

Multiple Choice

Jared has a high risk of cardiovascular disease, because he has

• A) high HDL cholesterol.
• B) low C-reactive protein level.
• C) hypertension.
• D) a family history of heartburn.

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Definitions:

Eructation

The act of belching or burping, releasing gas from the digestive tract through the mouth.

Cholangiography

A diagnostic imaging test used to visualize the bile ducts to identify obstructions, infections, stones, or cancers.

Colonoscopy

A medical procedure that uses a long, flexible tube with a camera on the end to examine the interior of the colon and rectum.

Cholecystography

A radiographic examination of the gallbladder after the administration of a radiopaque contrast medium.