What Lifestyle Change Would Be Most Important to Individuals with a Common

question 8

Multiple Choice

What lifestyle change would be most important to individuals with a common variant in the GST gene that impairs protection against toxins?

• A)increasing levels of daily exercise
• B)eating a low-fat diet
• C)increasing ingestion of cruciferous vegetables
• D)increasing intake of omega-3 fats

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Definitions:

Premature Ventricular Contractions

Early heartbeats originating from the ventricles of the heart, experienced as a palpitation.

Tricuspid Valve

A valve in the heart between the right atrium and right ventricle that prevents backflow of blood during ventricular contraction.

Mitral Valve

A valve in the heart that lies between the left atrium and left ventricle, ensuring one-directional blood flow within the heart.

Atria Contracting

The phase of the cardiac cycle where the atria of the heart contract to move blood into the ventricles.