Question

hardening or stiffening of the arteries as plaque accumulates at injury sites in the inner linings of the arteries is known as:

myocardial infarction.
arterial stenosis.
metabolic syndrome.
atherosclerosis.

question 10
one risk factor for heart disease and stroke is ______.

regular physical activity
eating healthy
obtaining at least 8 hours of sleep per night
having a family history of heart disease

Explanation:

Identify the definition of arterial hardening due to plaque

The first question asks for the term describing the hardening or stiffening of arteries due to plaque accumulation at injury sites in the inner linings. This is the classic definition of atherosclerosis.

Identify a risk factor for heart disease and stroke

The second question asks for a risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Regular physical activity, eating healthy, and obtaining adequate sleep are protective factors, whereas having a family history of heart disease is an uncontrollable risk factor.

Answer:

Question 1

• myocardial infarction.
• arterial stenosis.
• metabolic syndrome.
• atherosclerosis. (Correct answer)

Question 2

• regular physical activity
• eating healthy
• obtaining at least 8 hours of sleep per night
• having a family history of heart disease (Correct answer)