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clmills979

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following statements concerning arteries is true?
 
  a. They carry blood away from the heart.
  b. They have a lower pressure than veins.
  c. They always carry oxygenated blood.
  d. They drain into the venae cavae.

Question 2

A thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls is known as:
 
  a. arteriosclerosis.
  b. high blood pressure.
  c. angina pectoris.
  d. atherosclerosis.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


clmills979

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
:D TYSM

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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