The Pattern of Risk Factors Called the Metabolic Syndrome Include

question 41

Multiple Choice

The pattern of risk factors called the metabolic syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT:

• A) excessive abdominal fat.
• B) cardiovascular disease.
• C) insulin resistance.
• D) cholesterol problems.

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

The large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Anterior Commissure

A white matter tract in the brain that connects the two cerebral hemispheres, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Medulla Oblongata

A part of the brainstem responsible for regulating vital functions, including breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.