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Which of the following statements about cardiovascular disease (CVD) is false?
 
  a. CVD involves a number of diseases that affect either the heart or blood vessels.
  b. CVD is the leading cause of death worldwide.
  c. Most cases of CVD are congenital and could be prevented with improved prenatal care.
  d. The underlying cause of most cases of CVD is coronary artery disease or atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries.

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning the cardiovascular system is true?
 
  a. It consists of four major components: the heart, the lungs, the blood vessels, and blood.
  b. The heart is a muscular organ located behind and to the right of the sternum.
  c. An electrical impulse that starts in the right atrium stimulates contraction of the heart muscle.
  d. The subclavian arteries supply blood to the pelvis and legs.



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Galvarado142

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c




jhjkgdfhk

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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