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theo

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Which term means a yellow fatty deposit of lipids in an artery?
 
  A) arterioma
  B) ischemia
  C) plaque
  D) stent

Question 2

The combining form that means scaly is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A plaque is a yellow fatty deposit of lipids in an artery. An arterioma would be an artery growth. Ischemia is a temporary deficiency of blood supply. A stent is a stainless steel tube placed within a blood vessel or a duct to widen the lumen.

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