Many individuals suffer from atherosclerosis, an arterial disease that effects large to medium-sized muscular arteries. What does this disease do to the structure of an artery?

What will be an ideal response?


Atherosclerosis damages the endothelium by forming plaques, causing the artery to become very narrow, interfering with blood flow

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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From among the following list of animals, which would lose heat at the fastest rate per unit mass?

A) Bear B) Mouse C) Rabbit D) Wolf

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Cranial means "superior."

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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When ATP is utilized _________ and ___________ are produced

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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