Asked by Johnathan Rozell on Jul 28, 2024

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Four of the five answers listed below are health impacts associated with prolonged sitting. Select the exception.

A) decreased LDL production
B) increased blood lipid concentration
C) increased cardiovascular disease
D) increased diabetes
E) increased uptake of fatty acids from the blood

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, and stroke.

LDL Production

The process by which the liver synthesizes low-density lipoprotein, a type of cholesterol that can accumulate in arteries and lead to heart disease.

Blood Lipid

Fats in the bloodstream, including cholesterol and triglycerides, that are indicators of heart health.

  • Differentiate between health impacts associated with prolonged periods of inactivity
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Cheng Kee NavarroJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Prolonged sitting is associated with decreased uptake of fatty acids from the blood, not increased. The other options (A, B, C, D) are known health impacts of prolonged sitting, such as increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and changes in blood lipid concentrations.