The Higher the _____ Level,the Greater the Chances That Atherosclerosis

question 47

Multiple Choice

The higher the _____ level,the greater the chances that atherosclerosis will develop and progress into heart disease.

• A)vitamin D
• B)iron
• C)total cholesterol
• D)HDL cholesterol
• E)LDL cholesterol

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Definitions:

Subclavian Arteries

Major arteries on either side of the body that supply blood to the arms, brain, and thorax.

Vertebral Arteries

Arteries that supply blood to the upper spinal cord, brainstem, and the posterior portion of the brain.

Thyrocervical Arteries

A group of arteries that arise from the thyrocervical trunk and supply blood to the thyroid gland and surrounding areas.

Common Carotid

A major artery that supplies blood to the head and neck.