Lp(a) Is a Genetic Variant of _____; Its Presence _____

question 43

Multiple Choice

Lp(a) is a genetic variant of _____; its presence _____ a genetic predisposition to heart disease.

• A) LDL, increases
• B) HDL, decreases
• C) LDL, decreases
• D) HDL, increases

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Definitions:

Reliability

The ability of a measurement tool to give the same measurement for a given thing every time. Its usefulness partly depends on this attribute.

Validity

The ability of a measurement tool to measure what it purports to measure. A rigid ruler would be reliable; but it would be useless as a measure of temperature.

Gay Men

Adult males who experience romantic and/or sexual attraction to other men, often discussed in the context of social, psychological, and health research.

Lesbian Women

Women who are emotionally, romantically, and/or physically attracted to other women.