Question

the likelihood of developing heart disease is correlated with high rates of ______.

lymphocytes
telomeres
depression
asthma

Explanation:

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Analyze the question stem

The question asks for a factor whose high rates are correlated with an increased likelihood of developing heart disease.

Evaluate the options

• lymphocytes: White blood cells involved in immune response. High rates are not a primary established psychological/behavioral risk factor directly correlated with heart disease in this context.
• telomeres: Caps at the ends of chromosomes. Shortened telomeres (not high rates/lengths of telomeres) are associated with aging and cardiovascular risk.
• depression: Extensive clinical research shows that high rates of depression are strongly correlated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular issues and heart disease.
• asthma: A chronic respiratory condition, not directly established as a primary psychological or systemic predictor of heart disease compared to depression.

Select the correct option

Depression is a well-known independent risk factor for heart disease.
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<mcq-option>lymphocytes</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>telomeres</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>depression</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>asthma</mcq-option>
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The question asks for a factor whose high rates are correlated with an increased likelihood of developing heart disease.

Evaluate the options

• lymphocytes: White blood cells involved in immune response. High rates are not a primary established psychological/behavioral risk factor directly correlated with heart disease in this context.
• telomeres: Caps at the ends of chromosomes. Shortened telomeres (not high rates/lengths of telomeres) are associated with aging and cardiovascular risk.
• depression: Extensive clinical research shows that high rates of depression are strongly correlated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular issues and heart disease.
• asthma: A chronic respiratory condition, not directly established as a primary psychological or systemic predictor of heart disease compared to depression.

Select the correct option

Depression is a well-known independent risk factor for heart disease.
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<mcq-option>lymphocytes</mcq-option>
<mcq-option>telomeres</mcq-option>
<mcq-correct>depression</mcq-correct>
<mcq-option>asthma</mcq-option>
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