The Reduction in the Diameter of the Lumen in Arteries

question 8

Multiple Choice

The reduction in the diameter of the lumen in arteries due to the formation of fatty deposits is likely to

• A) decrease blood pressure because the lumen is smaller
• B) decrease blood pressure because there is increased peripheral resistance
• C) increase blood pressure because there is increased peripheral resistance
• D) increase blood pressure because the deposits increase the viscosity of the blood

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Cerebral Hemisphere

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Sign Language

A language that uses manual communication and body language to convey meaning, enabling communication for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Broca's Area

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