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lindiwe

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How does smoking increase the risk of having a stroke?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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The key to resolving conflict in a relationship is
 
  A) having open and honest communication with your partner.
  B) expressing your concerns to a friend to obtain an objective opinion.
  C) ignoring minor differences and conflict to keep the peace.
  D) asking your partner to change his or her behavior to meet your needs.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A stroke occurs when a small blood vessel in the brain bursts or is blocked by a clot. Smoking raises blood pressure, which increases stress on the walls of blood vessels and can lead to a burst vessel. Smoking also increases platelet adhesiveness, which contributes to clot formation.

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