Which disorder(s) is/are examples of congenital heart defects? (Select all that apply.)
a. Arteriosclerosis
b. Coarctation of the aorta
c. Septal defects
d. Valvular defects
e. Atherosclerosis
B, C, D
Causes of cardiovascular disorders can be congenital or acquired. Narrowing of the aorta (coarc-tation), septal defects, or abnormal cardiac valve formation can occur congenitally. Acquired de-fects include narrowing or hardening of the blood vessels from arteriosclerosis (thickening and loss of elasticity) or atherosclerosis and aneurysms of the large vessels.
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