Cardiovascular Health and Metabolic Disorders Quiz

High blood pressure is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease due to its strain on the heart and blood vessels.

HDL, or High Density Lipoprotein, is known as 'good' cholesterol as it helps remove LDL cholesterol from the arteries.

Insulin regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells for energy production.

Retinopathy, or damage to the retina, is a common complication of uncontrolled diabetes affecting vision.

Triglycerides serve as the body's primary form of stored energy, sourced from fats in the diet and synthesized by the liver.

Leg pain while walking, known as claudication, is a common symptom of peripheral artery disease due to reduced blood flow to the legs.

Excessive hunger is not typically a symptom of a heart attack, which commonly includes chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea.

Age is not a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease; it is determined by genetics and chronological time.

The atria receive blood from the body and pump it into the ventricles for circulation through the heart.

Atrial fibrillation is a condition characterized by irregular and rapid heartbeats due to disorganized electrical signals in the heart's upper chambers.

The pulmonary vein carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart's left atrium.