Smokers are more likely to die of heart disease because of
A) atrophy of the heart muscle.
B) plaque build-up in the arteries.
C) increased oxygen in the blood.
D) thinning of the blood.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.
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Identify the field that uses nature as a model for engineering, materials, and medical technology.
a. bio- robotics b. bioengineering c. biotechnology d. biomimetics
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What is the third leading cause of death—after heart disease and cancer—in the United States?
A) Unintentional injuries B) Diabetes C) Chronic lower respiratory disease D) Stroke
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