How Often Should a Healthy Individual Between the Ages of 20

question 3

Multiple Choice

How often should a healthy individual between the ages of 20 and 50 have his or her cholesterol checked?

• A) every 6 months
• B) once a year
• C) every 3 years
• D) every 5 years

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Placenta

The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removing waste products.

Expulsion

The act of forcing or pushing something out or away.

Intrauterine Device

A small contraceptive device typically made of plastic and copper that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy.

Effectiveness Rate

A measure of the success of a treatment, medication, or intervention in achieving its intended result under typical everyday conditions.