The presence of which of the following reduces the risk for myocardial infarctions?

A. Desmosomes of the intercalated discs
B. Double circulation
C. Circumflex arteries
D. Arterial anastomoses in the coronary circulation
E. Gap junctions in the myocardium


Answer: D

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