Multiple Choice
Which of the following hormones is associated with the adrenal medulla?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which of the following is a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
A
Gender
B
Age
C
Smoking
D
Genetic predisposition
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Identify the risk factors listed in the problem: Gender, Age, Smoking, and Genetic predisposition.
Understand the difference between controllable and uncontrollable risk factors. Controllable risk factors are those that can be modified or managed through lifestyle changes or medical intervention.
Analyze each risk factor: Gender and Age are biological factors that cannot be changed, making them uncontrollable.
Consider Genetic predisposition, which refers to inherited traits that cannot be altered, thus it is also an uncontrollable risk factor.
Recognize that Smoking is a behavior that can be changed or stopped, making it a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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