Angina pectoris occurs when:
A. a coronary artery is totally occluded by plaque.
B. myocardial oxygen demand exceeds the supply.
C. one or more coronary arteries suddenly spasm.
D. myocardial oxygen supply exceeds the demand.
Answer: B. myocardial oxygen demand exceeds the supply.
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