Inflammation and bacterial infection of the inner lining of a heart valve is called ________
A) pericarditis
B) endocarditis
C) necrosis
D) peripheral edema
B
Explanation: A) This does not describe pericarditis, which affects the pericardium around the outside of the heart.
B) Correct!
C) This does not describe necrosis.
D) This does not describe peripheral edema, which occurs in the arms or legs.
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