Question

1. which of the following increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? (choose all that apply)

smoking
daily exercise
hypertension
high cholesterol

Explanation:

• Smoking: Releases harmful chemicals (e.g., nicotine, carbon monoxide) that damage blood vessels and increase blood pressure/heart rate.
• Hypertension: Chronic high blood pressure strains the heart and blood vessels, leading to plaque buildup and weakened vessel walls.
• High cholesterol: Excess LDL (bad) cholesterol forms plaques in arteries, narrowing them (atherosclerosis) and increasing heart - attack/stroke risk.
• Daily exercise: Improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart, improving blood circulation, and lowering blood pressure/cholesterol (so it does not increase risk).

Answer:

smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol