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Test Your Knowledge

Take the simple quiz below to test your knowledge about this topic.
1. When is a woman most at risk for having a heart attack?
  1. in her teens and 20s
  2. after menopause
  3. in her 30s and 40s
  4. all of the above
2. Which are ways to prevent atherosclerosis?
  1. switching to a low-fat diet and exercise
  2. quitting smoking
  3. reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  4. all of the above
3. Which are examples of what can happen if atherosclerosis progresses?
  1. heart attack
  2. stroke
  3. gangrene in an extremity
  4. all of the above
4. Which arteries are NOT at risk for atherosclerosis?
  1. carotid arteries
  2. coronary arteries
  3. femoral or iliac arteries
  4. none of the above
5. What else besides plaque contributes to the hardening and narrowing of the arteries?
  1. fatty substances and cell waste products
  2. calcium and fibrin
  3. scar tissue and cellular build up
  4. all of the above

This quiz is for educational and/or entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional health and mental health care or consultation. Individuals who believe they may need or benefit from care should consult a psychologist or other licensed health/mental health professional.

 
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