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

1. In an infarct, an area of tissue in an organ undergoes necrosis.
2. A temporary deficiency of blood supply is called infarct.
3. A murmur may or may not indicate a heart abnormality.
4. A sphygmomanometer is used for auscultation.
5. Regurgitation means to flow backward.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
A temporary deficiency of blood supply is called ischemia. Tissue death due to a
loss of blood supply is an infarct.
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
A stethoscope is used for auscultation. A sphygmomanometer is an instrument
used for measuring blood pressure.
5. TRUE

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