Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Tobacco smoking is the most serious risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
• B)Until age 50, males have a greater risk of a heart attack than females.
• C)Hypertension is called the silent killer.
• D)In atherosclerosis, the diameter of the lumen of a blood vessel decreases.
• E)If a blood clot becomes dislodged and travels in the bloodstream, it is called a thrombus.

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