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1. what effect does an atheroma have on blood pressure
- no effect
- It increases
- It decreases
- it doubles
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2. what is atherosclerosis?
- the blocking of arteries to the brain, stopping brain tissue gettign oxygen.
- Blockage of the coronary arteries to the heart.
- The accumulation of fatty tissue (mainly cholesterol, fibrous tissue and calcium) underneath the endothelium of arteries.
- The breaking up of the endothelium lining
3. What is another term for heart attack?
- deep vein thrombosis
- atheroma
- myocardial infarction
- angina
4. what is peripheral vascular disease?
- a blockage in the arteries to the brain
- a blockage in an artery other than the to the brain or heart.
- a blockage in the coronary arteries
- a blockage in the aorta
5. What happens to the arteries as the atheroma continues to grow?
- The artery thickens and loses its elasticity
- The artery becomes stretched
- The artery muscle contracts more
- The blood starts to flow in the wrong direction
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