Heart Disease Is Associated with All the Following Risk Factors

question 69

Multiple Choice

Heart disease is associated with all the following risk factors, EXCEPT

• A) smoking.
• B) stress.
• C) hostile and suspicious attitudes.
• D) regular exercise.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Chain

A part of the sympathetic nervous system consisting of a series of interconnected ganglia located along the vertebral column.

ANS

Autonomic Nervous System; a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions such as the heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

Involuntary Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including those of the heart, digestive system, and respiratory system. It's also known as the autonomic nervous system.

Motor Neurons

Neurons that carry outgoing information from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, facilitating movement and action.