This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The wall of an artery or a vein weakens and dilates, forming a sac. This sac is called a(n) ... (Read 83 times)

justinmsk

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
on: Jun 27, 2018
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

macagnavarro

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 334
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

aneurysm

Answer to Question 2

B


justinmsk

  • Member
  • Posts: 524
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

mjenn52

  • Member
  • Posts: 351
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Did you know?

The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.

Cell-wall structure of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Cell-wall structure of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Cnidarians have specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes Cnidarians have specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
Detonation is a secondary ignition of the air–fuel mixture. It is also called spark knock or ... Detonation is a secondary ignition of the air–fuel mixture. It is also called spark knock or ...
Cancer cells can move to new locations in the body, a process called metastasis Cancer cells can move to new locations in the body, a process called metastasis
Typical vein patterns in eudicot and monocot leaves Typical vein patterns in eudicot and monocot leaves
Video: Carbohydrate digestion - mouth and stomach & pancreas and small intestine

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library