All of the following are TRUE about varicose veins EXCEPT ________

A) there is a family tendency to develop them
B) they can be treated surgically with an aneurysmectomy
C) they can occur during pregnancy
D) they can occur because of long periods of sitting or standing


C
Explanation: A) This is a true statement.
B) Correct! They are treated medically with sclerotherapy.
C) This is a true statement.
D) This is a true statement.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The medical term for persistently high blood pressure is:

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A medical term that means pus in the chest is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Low blood pressure that occurs on standing up is known as ____.?

A) ?leukopenia B) ?Raynaud's disease C) ?orthostatic hypotension D) ?chronic venous insufficiency

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