Question

question 17
1 pts
this disease is the number one cause of death in the u.s.:
diabetes
lung cancer
cardiovascular disease
obesity
question 18
1 pts
chronically high cortisol levels lead to a number of health effects including:
insulin resistance
poor sleep patterns
inflammation
all of these

Explanation:

For Question 17: According to public health data in the U.S., cardiovascular disease consistently ranks as the leading cause of death, surpassing the other listed conditions.
For Question 18: Chronically elevated cortisol disrupts multiple bodily systems: it reduces insulin sensitivity, disrupts circadian rhythms causing poor sleep, and promotes systemic inflammation. All listed options are valid effects.

Answer:

Question 17: Cardiovascular disease
Question 18: All of these