PSY 379 Exam 4 (Ch 10-12) | Complete Solutions (Answered) The _____ is known as the "heart muscle." Myocardium ________ is a chronic disease in which cholesterol and other fats are deposited on the inner walls of the coronary arteries, reducing circulation to heart tissue. Atherosclerosis When a...
The _____ is known as the "heart muscle."
Myocardium
________ is a chronic disease in which cholesterol and other fats are deposited on the
inner walls of the coronary arteries, reducing circulation to heart tissue.
Atherosclerosis
When an individual develops atherogenesis, which of these would indicate damage to
the coronary arterial walls?
a) reduced platelet count
b) formation of fatty streaks
c) decreased oxygen supply to the aorta
d) increased diastolic blood pressure
_____ is a condition of extreme chest pain caused by a restriction of the blood supply to
the heart.
angina pectoris
The Framingham Heart Study used a(n) _____ research design.
a) retrospective
b) experimental
c) prospective
d) case-study
Once blood pressure consistently exceeds _____, the condition is called Stage 2
hypertension.
a) 120/80
b) 140/80
c) 140/90
d) 130/90
A blood cholesterol level greater than 240 doubles the risk of:
CVD
The "toxic core" of Type A behavior is that of feeling _____ and _____
hostile and angry
, Which disorder is underdiagnosed and acts as both an independent risk factor for
cardiovascular disease (CVD) and an aftereffect of CVD diagnosis?
a) hypomania
b) mania
c) depression
d) anxiety
Frank has recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure. What is his doctor most
likely to recommend as the first line of treatment?
Medication
Which of these is NOT a symptom of Type 2 diabetes?
a) unusual weight loss
b) blurred vision
c) numbness in hands or feet
d) cuts that heal slowly
Blood glucose awareness training is similar in many ways to:
a) operant conditioning
b) positive reinforcement
c) aversive behavioral treatment
d) biofeedback
Relaxation training appears to be beneficial for people with diabetes who are
experiencing:
Stress
What is metastasis?
The spread of malignancy from one part of the body to another
Sandeep was diagnosed with the most common type of cancer. Sandeep was MOST
likely diagnosed with what type of cancer?
a) sarcoma
b) lymphoma
c) carcinoma
d) leukemia
Hodgkin's disease is a rare form of:
a) carcinoma that attacks the epithelial cells.
b) sarcoma that spreads from cartilaginous tissue.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Bri254. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $18.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
