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abern

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Plaques are defined as
 
  A) hardened arteries. B) high blood pressure.
  C) accumulated waxy debris in arteries. D) narrow arteries.

Question 2

A fatty, waxy buildup in a blood vessel is called a(n)
 
  A) stenosis. B) arteriole. C) embolism. D) atheroma.



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D



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