Author Question: Homeopathy, detoxification, and dietary therapies are part of the healing practices of naturopathic ... (Read 72 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jul 12, 2018

Homeopathy, detoxification, and dietary therapies are part of the healing practices of naturopathic medicine.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Define atherosclerosis and explain why, although it may affect blood vessels throughout the body, it is most serious when it affects coronary or cerebral arteries.

What will be an ideal response?

BAOCHAU2803 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which blood vessels are narrowed by deposits of plaque in their lining. Atherosclerosis in coronary arteriesthe arteries supplying oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle itselfcan so significantly reduce blood flow that an area of the heart muscle experiences severe ischemia and a heart attack occurs. A blockage can also cause a microscopic tear in an artery, and a clota thrombuscan form. If the thrombus breaks off from the artery, it can travel as an embolus through the circulatory system until it completely blocks a narrow vessel. This also will result in a heart attack. Atherosclerosis in a cerebral artery can similarly cause ischemia or thrombus formation, causing a cerebrovascular accident, or stroke.