Why may low cardiorespiratory fitness contribute to more deaths than other primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease? increased risk associated with risk factor increased prevalence of the risk factor reduced risk associated with risk factor reduced prevalence of the risk factor

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Why may low cardiorespiratory fitness contribute to more deaths than other primary risk factors for cardiovascular disease?

		increased risk associated with risk factor
		increased prevalence of the risk factor
		reduced risk associated with risk factor
		reduced prevalence of the risk factor

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The cardiorespiratory system is made up of three parts: the heart, the lungs, and the blood vessels. At the time of physical exertion, cardiorespiratory fitness tells about the heart's capacity to transport oxygen and nutrients to the muscles while also removing waste products.