5. Which risk factor for hypertension is influenced by genetic factors and lifestyle? a.Sodium intakec.Psychosocial stress b.Physical inactivityd. Obesity ANS: D The most important environmental risk factors for hypertension are increased sodium intake, decreased physical activity, psychosocial stress, and obesity. However, obesity is, itself, influenced by genes and the environment.
PTS: 1REF: Page 172 6. What percentage of all cases of breast cancer are identified as an autosomal dominant form? 15 20
PTS: 1 REF: Page 172 | Page 174 7. When a woman has one first-degree relative with breast cancer, her risk of developing breast cancer is how many times greater? 6 10
PTS: 1 REF: Page 172 8.Adoption studies have shown that the offspring of an alcoholic parent when raised by nonalcoholic parents have what amount of an increased risk of developing alcoholism?
PTS: 1REF: Page 1799. Studies have identified several genes that play a role in the prevention of obesity by affecting what?
