The Type a Behavior Pattern Is a Significant Predictor of

question 78

Multiple Choice

The Type A behavior pattern is a significant predictor of

• A) mental illness.
• B) heart disease.
• C) cancer.
• D) respiratory illnesses.
• E) diabetes.

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Definitions:

Endothelium

A thin layer of cells lining the blood and lymphatic vessels, heart, and some other body cavities.

Tunica Intima

The innermost layer of a blood vessel, composed of endothelial cells, providing a smooth lining for blood flow.

Artery Wall

The layered structure of an artery, composed of an inner endothelium, a middle muscular layer, and an outer connective tissue.

Vasa Vasorum

Small vessels distributed to the outer and middle coats of larger blood vessels.