Question: The human heart is about the size of a(n)

Answer: adult’s fist.

Question: Which of the following statements is true with regard to atherosclerosis?

Answer: It is characterized by a buildup of substances within the arteries which form plaque.

Question: An individual would most likely suffer from angina pectoris when

Answer: walking up a flight of stairs.

Question: Which of the following represents the correct sequence of blood flow as it travels through the heart?

Answer: Right atria, right ventricle, lungs, left atria, left ventricle, aorta.

Question: Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a stroke?

Answer: Sudden jaw pain

Question: Which of the following behaviors would most likely increase the risk of developing cancer?

Answer: Eating a high-calorie, high-fat diet

Question: All of the following are warning signs of melanoma EXCEPT

Answer: a uniform brown color.

Question: An aneurysm in the brain can cause a stroke.

Answer: true

Question: The majority of heart arrhythmias result in death.

Answer: False

Question: Inflammation may play a role in heart disease development.

Answer: True