How is blood flow through a coronary artery improved by doing a balloon angioplasty?
What will be an ideal response?
A catheter with a balloon attached to it is inserted into a coronary artery that is blocked with plaque. The balloon is inflated and the plaque is compressed and this widens the lumen. The balloon is then deflated and the catheter is removed.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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(a) self-efficacy (b) internal locus-of-control (c) external locus-of-control (d) self-responsibility
An important concept to understand when changing eating habits is that ____________ can be used only in specific, limited ways.
A. conscious eating B. dietary tracking C. willpower D. mindful eating E. distracted eating
About 21 percent of Americans never drink alcoholic beverages
Indicate whether the statement is true or false