Which Statement Regarding Risk Factors for Developing Vascular Disease Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding risk factors for developing vascular disease is true?

• A) Cigarette smoking is more of a risk factor for lung disease than vascular disease.
• B) Advanced age, male gender, and family history are established risk factors for atherosclerosis.
• C) A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to developing diabetes if one has atherosclerosis.
• D) Arteriosclerosis is a natural part of the aging process.

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Definitions:

Merchandising Company

A business that purchases finished goods for resale, making a profit by selling them at a higher price than the cost.

Product Cost

The total costs directly tied to the production of a product, including raw materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Period Cost

Costs that are not directly tied to the production process and are expensed in the period in which they occur, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of all costs that vary directly with the level of output or production, such as materials and labor directly used in manufacturing.