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TFauchery

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on: Jun 26, 2018
The highest pressure against the artery walls, which occurs when the ventricles contract, is known as _____.
 A) diastolic pressure
  B) hypertension
  C) hypotension
  D) systolic pressure

Question 2

The incomplete development of an organ due to a deficiency in the number of cells is known as ___________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


carlsona147

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

hypoplasia


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