What is the most common arterial disease?
a. Embolus
b. Venous stasis disease
c. Atherosclerosis
d. Varicose veins
ANS: C
Atherosclerosis is the most common arterial disease. A disruption of the endothelial intima can cause the platelets to accumulate around that area and form plaque or a thrombus.
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A. alpha; Langerhans; pancreas B. beta; Loggerhands; pancreas C. beta; Langerhans; pancreas D. alpha; Loggerhands; liver
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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