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joe

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on: Jul 12, 2018
Hardened and ruptured artery plaque may result in
 
  A) plaque breaking off and moving through the bloodstream.
  B) a clot in the artery that can cause a sudden heart attack or stroke.
  C) blood flow being shunted to nearby arteries.
  D) elevated blood pressure.

Question 2

Which of the following factors may damage the inner linings of the arteries?
 
  A) high blood pressure
  B) smoking
  C) certain types of infection
  D) All of the answers are correct.


Harbringer

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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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