1. According to the American Heart Association and National Cholesterol Education Program, the desirable range for total blood
cholesterol is less than
O 100 mg/dL
O 200 mg/dL
O 300 mg/dL
O 50 mg/dL
2. HDL cholesterol
O in excess in the blood may contribute to CVD risk
O is often referred to as the "good" cholesterol
O is often referred to as the "bad" cholesterol
has little impact on CVD risk
3. A modifiable risk factor for atherosclerosis includes
O increasing age
Ofamily history of CVD
O male sex
O excess body fat
4. A/an
occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the brain and the brain cells that are nourished by the vessel die.
O atherosclerosis
O stroke
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