Which of the Following Is a Common, Serious Complication of Rheumatic

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common, serious complication of rheumatic fever?

• A)Seizures
• B)Cardiac arrhythmias
• C)Pulmonary hypertension
• D)Cardiac valve damage

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Definitions:

Rifts

Linear zones where the Earth's crust and lithosphere are being pulled apart, often associated with volcanic activity and the formation of new oceanic crust.

Basalts

Dark, fine-grained volcanic rock formed from the rapid cooling of low-viscosity lava rich in magnesium and iron.

Ural Mountains

A mountain range that runs approximately from north to south through western Russia, serving as a natural dividing line between Europe and Asia.

Plate Boundary

The border between two tectonic plates, which can be sites of earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building.