Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Raynaud Disease

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes Raynaud disease?

• A)An inflammatory disorder of small and medium-size arteries in the feet and sometimes in the hands
• B)A neoplastic disorder of the lining of the arteries and veins of the upper extremities
• C)A vasospastic disorder of the small arteries and arterioles of the fingers, and less commonly, the toes
• D)An autoimmune disorder of the large arteries and veins of the upper and lower extremities

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