Which of the following statements is false?

a. Tobacco smoking is the most serious risk factor
for cardiovascular disease.
b. Until age 50, males have a greater risk of a heart
attack than females.
c. Hypertension is called the silent killer.
d. In atherosclerosis, the diameter of the lumen of a
blood vessel decreases.
e. If a blood clot becomes dislodged and travels in
the bloodstream, it is called a thrombus.


Answer: e

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