While Arteriosclerosis Is a Natural Part of the Aging Process

question 8

Multiple Choice

While arteriosclerosis is a natural part of the aging process and occurs when the walls of the arterial vasculature undergo changes such as increased thickness and hardening, reducing the elasticity of the arteries, certain risk factors for arteriosclerosis are modifiable by the individual. Select the two modifiable risk factors that could minimize the potential for acute or chronic vascular insufficiency.

• A)Past surgical history and hypercholesterolemia
• B)Cigarette smoking and sedentary lifestyle
• C)Hypertension and diabetes
• D)Hyperhomocysteinemia and hypertriglyceridemia

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Definitions:

Nephron Loop

Also known as the loop of Henle, the nephron loop is a section of the kidney nephron responsible for concentrating urine and conserving water and salts.

Glomerular Capsular Space

The glomerular capsular space, also known as Bowman's space, is part of the kidney nephron that encloses the glomerulus and is involved in the filtration process of blood to form urine.

Peritubular Capillaries

A network of tiny blood vessels that surround the tubules in the kidney, involved in the exchange of substances between blood and tubular fluid.

Proximal Tubule

The portion of the nephron in the kidney that processes filtrate from the glomerulus, involved in reabsorption and secretion.