Cramping pain in the legs during walking is called:

A) shock.
B) claudication.
C) infarction.
D) fibrillation.


B
Explanation: A) Shock is a systemic condition with a lowered blood pressure.
B) Correct.
C) An infarction is a blood vessel that is suddenly obstructed.
D) Fibrillation is an extremely rapid and disorganized heartbeat.

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