A High Level of Homocysteine in the Blood Is Thought

question 33

Multiple Choice

A high level of homocysteine in the blood is thought to enhance plaque formation and subsequent blockage of the arteries by:

• A) causing damage to the inner lining of the artery wall.
• B) carrying blood cholesterol and depositing it in the artery wall.
• C) decreasing the liver's ability to remove blood cholesterol.
• D) reducing the excretion of excessive dietary fats from the body.

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Definitions:

Self-Discipline

The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it.

Openness to New Experiences

A personality trait characterized by an individual's willingness to try new activities and be open to new ideas.

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A theoretical framework emphasizing the role of cognitive processes in understanding social behavior and how people process, store, and apply information about others and situations.

Conditioning

A method of altering behavior in which an individual learns to react appropriately to a formerly neutral trigger, now paired numerous times with a naturally occurring stimulus that provokes the intended response.