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tth

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Which of the following statements related to infective endocarditis (bacterial endocarditis) is INCORRECT?
 
  A. It is a complication of valvular heart disease.
  B. Fibrin-platelet thrombi form on rough valve surface; bacteria implant in the thrombus and incite inflammation.
  C. Microorganisms never implant on a normal heart valve.
  D. Part of valve vegetations may break loose and be carried into the circulation as emboli.

Question 2

Extensive destruction of tissue resulting from inflammation is often followed by scarring that may impair the function of the tissue in which the scarring has occurred.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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tth

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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