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abern

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on: Aug 6, 2018

Plaques are defined as

A) hardened arteries. B) high blood pressure.
C) accumulated waxy debris in arteries. D) narrow arteries.

Question 2

A fatty, waxy buildup in a blood vessel is called a(n)

A) stenosis. B) arteriole. C) embolism. D) atheroma.

Galvarado142

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Reply #1 on: Aug 6, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D

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