Which of the following terms means pounding, racing heartbeat?
A) palpitations
B) angiospasm
C) murmur
D) plaque
A
Explanation: Palpitations are pounding, racing heartbeats. Angiospasm is an involuntary muscle contraction of a vessel. A murmur is a heart sound. Plaque is a yellow fatty deposit of lipids in an artery.
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A. It causes psychological disorders but not physical ones. B. It is always out of your control. C. It is hereditary. D. It can be positive.
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A) dioxins. B) solvents. C) pesticides. D) herbicides.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false