The Pain Associated with a Brief Blockage of Oxygenated Blood

question 71

Multiple Choice

The pain associated with a brief blockage of oxygenated blood to the heart is called

• A) myocardial infarction.
• B) angina pectoris.
• C) transient ischemic attacks.
• D) atherosclerosis.

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Definitions:

Haustoria

Specialized structures of parasitic or symbiotic fungi and plants that penetrate the host's tissue to absorb nutrients.

Adventitious

Referring to structures that develop in an unusual place, such as roots growing from stems or leaves instead of from the plant's root system.

Taproots

A type of root system characterized by a single, large, central root that grows vertically downward and gives off smaller lateral roots.

Mycorrhizal

Referring to the symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular plant, enhancing nutrient and water uptake.