Arteriosclerosis results in decreased compliance, which in turn causes the pulse pressure to ________.
A. decrease
B. increase, then decrease
C. remain the same
D. increase
E. decrease, then increase
Answer: D
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A) Ribosome B) Lysosome C) Mitochondria D) Golgi apparatus
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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