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Destiiny22

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The stoppage of blood flow to the cerebral arteries, depriving a portion of the brain of oxygen and nutrients, is called:
  1.an aneurysm.
  2.a thrombus.
  3.a transient ischemic attack.
  4.a stroke.

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Narrowing and hardening of blood vessels caused by buildup of fatty deposits and inflammation of vessel walls is specifically called:
  1.aneurysm.
  2.atherosclerosis.
  3.cardiovascular disease.
  4.coronary heart disease.


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kaylee05

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
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Destiiny22

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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