Arteries ________ because of the high pumping pressure they receive from the heart.
A. stiffen
B. make a hissing sound
C. expand
D. pulsate
Answer: D
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A. sleep B. circadian C. respiratory D. cardiac
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A. call the physician for clarification. B. leave it out to avoid confusion. C. transcribe it word for word. D. guess the meaning of the word or phrase in question.
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A) Flammable B) Chlorine gas C) Explosive D) Radioactive