Answer:
Mercury exposure during pregnancy can interfere with the normal embryonic nervous system development, resulting in cognitive (brain) impairment of the child.
Explanation:
Large, predatory fish such as shark, sword fish, king mackerel, tilefish, marlin, orange roughy and bigeye tuna are recommended to be avoided during pregnancy because they may have high concentrations of <em>methylmercury. </em>
Methylmercury is ingested by the mother and then crosses the placenta to reach the embryo. It acts as a neurotoxin, <em>interfering with the proper development of the nervous system</em> during gestation.
The consequences of this exposure vary and can go from attention deficit to microcephaly; <u><em>deficits in attention, cognition and motor skills</em></u> have been observed.
Because fish are part of a nutritious and balanced diet, and provide many nutrients beneficial during pregnancy, it is not recommended to stop consumption of all fish while expecting.
In the Unites States of America, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) have issued advice on eating fish during pregnancy. They recommend eating 8 to 12 oz of seafood low-in-mercury per week and to avoid the large fish enlisted on the first paragraph.
Complete Question:
Linda has had several family members die from heart disease-related complications. She realizes she is at high risk for cardiovascular disease, and some of this risk is attributable to her genetic makeup. All of the following are genetic variations that may increase heart disease risk EXCEPT
A. eating a diet high in saturated and trans fat.
B. having abnormally high levels of homocysteine.
C. having elevated blood cholesterol.
Answer:
A. eating a diet high in saturated and trans fat.
Explanation:
The genetic makeup of any human are the genes that are responsible for what the characteristics that the human possesses. It is passed down from the genes of the parents down to the offsprings and one has little or no influence over it.
Of all the options provided, only the option A which talks about Linda’s diet had nothing to do with her genetic makeup, it is completely under the personal control of Linda. The other factors however, are inherited and are determined by genetic makeup.
1. Analgesic like NSAIDS will help with the pain
2. Hot compress can help
3. Exercises can help
Oxidized atherosclerosis is taken up by cells on the inner lining of the blood vessels and contributes to the formation of plaque.
The brown stuff is called plaque. This forms on your teeth when you eat and its something you can't get rid of. There is tooth paste that can help maintain it.
