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The buildup of fatty substances on the walls of an artery is called:
 
  A) atheroma.
  B) anastomosis.
  C) atherosclerosis.
  D) arteriosclerosis.

QUESTION 2

The meaning of the abbreviation ACTH is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 3

A waxy, fatty substance found in the bloodstream is called:
 
  A) cyanosis.
  B) cholesterol.
  C) lipoprotein.
  D) occlusion.

QUESTION 4

The meaning of the abbreviation BMR is ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 5

The most common symptom of a heart attack is:
 
  A) dysrhythmia.
  B) cardiomyopathy.
  C) endocarditis.
  D) angina.
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6 years ago
[Answer to ques. #1]  C
Explanation: A) An atheroma is a fatty tumor.
B) Anastomosis is a surgical connection of two tubular vessels.
C) Correct.
D) Arteriosclerosis is hardening of the arteries.

[Answer to ques. #2]  adrenocorticotropin hormone

[Answer to ques. #3]  B
Explanation: A) Cyanosis is an abnormal condition of the skin and mucous membranes.
B) Correct.
C) Lipoprotein is a combination of fat with protein.
D) An occlusion is a blockage of a vessel.

[Answer to ques. #4]  basal metabolic rate

[Answer to ques. #5]  D
Explanation: A) Dysrhythmia is abnormality of the rhythm or rate of the heartbeat.
B) Cardiomyopathy is disease of the heart muscle.
C) Endocarditis is inflammation of the endocardium (inner lining of the heart).
D) Correct. Central chest pain is the most common symptom, especially in men.
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6 years ago
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