Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. An infarct is a fatty deposit of lipids in an artery.
2. A sphygmomanometer is commonly called a blood pressure cuff.
3. Orthostatic hypotension is the sudden rise in blood pressure when a person stands up.
4. A stethoscope is used for auscultation.
5. An infarct is an abnormal heart sound.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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