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Short Health Quiz Answers

How long does it take for blood to cycle through your body?

About 4 minutes                     
About 3 minutes   
About 2 minutes 
 * About 60 seconds  

In a healthy adult, it takes about 60 seconds for blood to circulate.

The condition shown here is a potential heart-stopper.            
What is it?

Deep bruise  
Dirty contact lens
 * Clogged blood vessel
Red blood cell    

Cholesterol deposits in the walls of blood vessels begin a process called atherosclerosis, which can lead to blockage and cause a heart attack.

Of the 20 million Americans who have diabetes,how many don't know it?

2 million
3 million 
5 million    
 * 6 million

Over 6 million don't know they have the disease, which increases their risk of stroke, kidney failure and blindness.

Which of the following can be a result of raised cholesterol levels?

Diabetes 
 * Heart Disease
Lung Cancer
Poor Eyesight

High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. It is important for men, women, and children of all ages to be aware of their cholesterol levels and should be checked regularly by a physician. About 17% of adult Americans aged 20 years and older have high cholesterol (240mg/dL or above).

Excess fat in which body area may increase the risk of death in women?

Arms
Hips     
 * Belly
Back

Women who carry excess fat around their waists are at greater risk of dying early from cancer or heart disease.

What are the warning signs of a heart attack?
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Feeling faint
 * All of the above

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Source

1.     "Previous Test Your Health IQ Questions." U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.21 Feb. 2008<http://www.dhhs.gov/healthIQquestions.html>.

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