Atherosclerosis Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

Atherosclerosis is

• A) associated with angina pectoris and myocardial infarction.
• B) characterized by a hardening and reduced elasticity of the arterial walls.
• C) a hereditary disease rather than a disease of lifestyle.
• D) a type of blood disorder.
• E) a nervous system disorder.

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Definitions:

Resistance Training

A form of physical exercise involving the lifting of weights or the use of resistance bands to improve muscle strength and endurance.

Midlife

A period in adult life, usually considered to be around the age of 40 to 60, often marked by personal, professional, and emotional assessments and transitions.

Middle Adulthood

A phase of life, typically between the ages of 40 to 65, marked by personal and professional development, awareness of mortality, and lifestyle adjustments.

Cardiovascular Disease

A group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, and stroke.