The Following Sentences Form an Essay

question 14

Multiple Choice

The following sentences form an essay. Proofread them for consistency, parallelism, and concise language. Select the letter of the error in each sentence. High blood pressure can also force small blood vessels to burst like an overstressed garden hose. If that happens in the brain, that malfunction is called a stroke ⎯ the other major cardiovascular killer besides heart attacks, which many people die from as well.

• A) consistency
• B) parallelism
• C) concise language

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Definitions:

Ankle-Brachial Index

A non-invasive test used to check for peripheral artery disease, comparing the blood pressure in the ankle with the blood pressure in the arm.

Peripheral Vascular Disease

A condition characterized by the narrowing of blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, which can reduce blood flow to limbs, organs, and other areas of the body.

Claudication

Pain and cramping in the legs due to inadequate blood supply during exercise, often a symptom of peripheral artery disease.

Acute Venous Symptoms

Symptoms that arise from sudden issues with venous circulation, potentially causing swelling, pain, or skin changes.