What Is the Root Cause of Most Forms of CVD

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the root cause of most forms of CVD?

• A)Plaque formation in the arteries
• B)Macrophages, which clear blood clots away from artery walls
• C)Low blood pressure, which damages the artery walls
• D)Defective red blood cells, which reduce blood flow to the heart
• E)Low LDL, which prevents the oxidation of fat in the arteries
• F)Heavy metals circulating in the blood and causing damage

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Definitions:

Acid-Base Balance

The mechanism by which the human body maintains its blood pH within a narrow range, crucial for normal bodily functions.

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition characterized by a deficiency of bicarbonate ions in the body in relation to the amount of carbonic acid in the body, in which the pH falls to lower than 7.35.

Respiratory Alkalosis

A state of excessive loss of carbon dioxide from the body.

Antibiotic Solution

A liquid formulation containing antibiotics, used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.