Why are environmental factors important to consider when assessing an individual’s health?
A)
Environmental factors are the sole cause of health related issues.
B)
Environmental factors are not important to consider, because they have no effect on an individual’s health.
C)
Some health risks are increased by heredity, which manifest under certain environmental conditions.
D)
None of the above

Define the apical impulse and describe its normal location, size, and duration. which abnormal conditions may affect the location of the apical impulse? explain the mechanism producing normal first and second heart sounds. describe the effect of respiration on the heart sounds. describe the characteristics of the first heart sound and its intensity at the apex of the heart and at the base. describe the characteristics of the second heart sound and its intensity at the apex of the heart and at the base.