a.a dilation or bulge that develops at one point on the aortic wall
b.a thrombus that accumulates at a point in the aortic wall
c.a section of the aorta that weakens and dilates in all directions
d.a tear in the intimal lining, which allows blood flow between layers of the aortic wall
Question 2
A modifiable factor that increases the risk for atherosclerosis is
a.leading a sedentary lifestyle
b.being female and older than 40 years of age
c.excluding saturated fats from the diet
d.familial hypercholesterolemia
Question 3
An incompetent mitral valve would cause
a.increased blood to remain in the right atrium
b.hypertrophy of the right ventricle
c.decreased output from the left ventricle
d.decreased pressure in the left atrium
Question 4
Approximately what percentage of bound oxygen is released to the cells for metabolism
during an erythrocyte’s journey through the circulatory system?
a.80%
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