What Is the Most Common Mechanism That Causes Heart Disease

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the most common mechanism that causes heart disease?

• A)Decreasing oxygen supply to the heart due to the build-up of plaque on artery walls
• B)Decreasing oxygen supply to the heart due to the rupture of an artery
• C)Increasing pressure on the heart because of untreated high blood pressure
• D)Shock to the heart caused by high levels of cortisol

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Definitions:

Sex Chromosome

Chromosomes, specifically the X and Y chromosomes in humans, that determine the biological sex of an individual.

Chromosomes

Structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information, humans typically have 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs.

Sperm

Male reproductive cells or gametes involved in sexual reproduction, responsible for fertilizing the female ovum.

Ova

Female reproductive cells or eggs that are necessary for reproduction in many species, including humans.