Mets Assignment 1 Question Title * 1. Choose the MOST correct answerThe metabolic syndrome includes: a. Dyslipidemia b. Insulin Resistance c. Hypertension d. All of the above Question Title * 2. True or false: the risk of developing the metabolic syndrome is linked to lifestyle behaviours? True False Question Title * 3. Those affected by the syndrome have a higher risk of early morbidity and mortality. Their increased risk can be described as: a. Three-fold risk of diabetes, twice risk of heart attack or stroke, three times the risk of MI/CVA being fatal b. Five-fold risk of developing diabetes, twice risk of heart attack or stroke, three times the risk of MI/CVA being fatal c. Twice the risk of developing diabetes, three-fold risk of heart attack or stroke, twice as likely that MI/CVA will be fatal d. Three-fold risk of diabetes, twice risk of heart attack or stroke, five times risk of MI/CVA being fatal Question Title * 4. How much excess energy does Dr Roger Unger estimate we consume on average a day? a. 250kJoules b. 250Kcal c. 500KJoules d. 500kcal Question Title * 5. From what age does the incidence of the metabolic syndrome become more prevalent in women than in men? a. 30 - 39 b. 40 - 49 c. 50 - 59 d. 60 - 69 Question Title * 6. True or False:Insulin resistance may be exacerbated by systemic inflammation? True False Question Title * 7. The normal functions of insulin include: a. Supply and storage of energy b. Bone growth and density c. Pigmentation of skin and hair d. Regulation of the hypothalamus Question Title * 8. True or False:There is no clear link between obesity and insulin resistance? True False Question Title * 9. Dyslipidemia indicates: a. Elevated total cholesterol level b. Elevated LDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol level c. Elevated triglycerides, LDL and total-cholesterol and/or lowered HDL-cholesterol d. Elevated triglycerides, LDL and total cholesterol levels and lowered HDL - cholesterol Question Title * 10. The IDF estimates that metabolic syndrome effects _____ % of the global population. a. 5% b. 10% c. 20% d. 25% Question Title * 11. Name & Surname: Question Title * 12. Pharmacy name: Question Title * 13. Contact number: Done