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:

Concrete Operations

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 11, where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Formal Operations

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and manage ideas in the mind without concrete manipulation.

Sensory-Motor

Referring to the processing of sensory information and motor response.

Preoperational

Referring to Piaget’s developmental stage where children ages 2-7 engage in symbolic play but struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.