Use the Following Information to Answer the Next Few Questions

question 32

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the next few questions.
A paramedic arrives at a middle-aged man's home. The man is complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath. Upon examination of his medicine cabinet, the paramedic finds prescription bottles of statins and aspirin.
-The man can reduce the chance of recurrence of symptoms by I. reducing his LDL:HDL ratio.
II. exercising on a regular basis.
III. quitting smoking cigarettes.
IV. reducing consumption of trans fats.

• A)I only
• B)I and II
• C)II and III
• D)I, II, and III
• E)I, II, III, and IV

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Definitions:

Diencephalon

A division of the brain lying between the midbrain and the cerebral hemispheres that includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and third ventricle.

Medulla Oblongata

The medulla oblongata is the lower portion of the brainstem, controlling vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation.

Cerebral Peduncles

Structures at the base of the brain, containing nerve tracts that connect the cerebrum with other parts of the brain and spinal cord.