A person has cardiovascular disease. The person has narrowed blood vessels. Why are oxygen needs affected?
a. The person does not have enough blood cells.
b. The person's heart cannot pump blood well because of pressure around the heart.
c. Blood flow to and from the heart is af-fected.
d. Blood loss occurs with cardiovascular disease.
C
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