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darbym82

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Which blood pressure measurement is the lower number that represents the amount of pressure on arterial walls when the heart relaxes?
 
  A) systolic
  B) diastolic
  C) aortic
  D) ischemic

Question 2

What happens during a heart attack?
 
  A) Blood pools in the lower extremities.
  B) The heart pumps at an excessively rapid rate.
  C) Blood supply is blocked to some area of the heart.
  D) Blood supply to some area of the brain is interrupted.


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thall411

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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