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justinmsk

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The wall of an artery or a vein weakens and dilates, forming a sac. This sac is called a(n) __________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

What is the pressure on the arterial walls during heart muscle contraction called?
 A) diastolic blood pressure
  B) systolic blood pressure
  C) hepatic blood pressure
  D) vascular blood pressure


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macagnavarro

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

aneurysm

Answer to Question 2

B


justinmsk

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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