The Underlying Pathologic Process in Coronary Heart Disease Appears to Be

question 17

Multiple Choice

The underlying pathologic process in coronary heart disease appears to be

• A) atrophy of the heart muscle.
• B) weakened coronary vessels.
• C) fibrous plaques in coronary vessels.
• D) inadequate nutrition to the heart muscle.

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Definitions:

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