Because All Parts of the Body Require a Constant Supply

question 11

Multiple Choice

Because all parts of the body require a constant supply of blood,a blockage of a blood vessel causes serious problems.What is the medical term that means "blockage," and what is a medical procedure that may be done to repair or open a blocked blood vessel?

• A)dysrhythmia;AED
• B)heart murmur;echocardiogram
• C)occlusion;angioplasty
• D)varicosis;phlebectomy

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Definitions:

Organs

Structures composed of multiple types of tissues that work together to perform specific functions within an organism's body.

Transplant

The act of transferring cells, tissues, or organs from one site to another in the same body or from one individual to another to replace or repair damaged or diseased body parts.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous system that provide support and protection for neurons, playing crucial roles in maintaining homeostasis, forming myelin, and participating in signal transmission.

Primary Functions

The fundamental or core roles that an organism, system, or component is naturally designed to perform.