c21 Nutrition_and_Disorders_of_the_Heart_and_Blood_Vessels

c21 Nutrition_and_Disorders_of_the_Heart_and_Blood_Vessels

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

True / False

1. Deprivation of oxygen and nutrients to the heart can cause a myocardial infarction.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	True
REFERENCES:	21.0 Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.21.1 – Identify the potential consequences of atherosclerosis and discuss the factors that contribute to its development.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

2. Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in both Europe and the United States.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	True
REFERENCES:	21.0 Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.21.1 – Identify the potential consequences of atherosclerosis and discuss the factors that contribute to its development.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Remember

3. The number of deaths from CVD is greater among men than women.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	False
REFERENCES:	21.0 Introduction
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.21.1 – Identify the potential consequences of atherosclerosis and discuss the factors that contribute to its development.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Remember

4. Ischemia refers to a deficiency of blood and oxygen delivery to the tissues.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	True
REFERENCES:	21.1 Atherosclerosis
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.21.1 – Identify the potential consequences of atherosclerosis and discuss the factors that contribute to its development.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Understand

5. The most common cause of an aneurysm is high blood pressure.

	a.	True
	b.	False

ANSWER:	False
REFERENCES:	21.1 Atherosclerosis
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:	NHHE.DEBR.17.21.1 – Identify the potential consequences of atherosclerosis and discuss the factors that contribute to its development.
KEYWORDS:	Bloom’s: Remember

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