Which Statement Describes a Coronary Artery Bypass Procedure

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a coronary artery bypass procedure?

• A)removing the section of an artery containing plaque and thrombus
• B)compressing the thrombus with an inflated balloon to provide a larger lumen
• C)attaching a section of vein to the coronary artery proximal and distal to the obstruction
• D)adding a piece of vein to the end of each coronary artery

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Definitions:

Chyme

The semi-fluid mass of partly digested food that moves from the stomach to the small intestine for further digestion.

Gastric Fluid

Fluid secreted by the stomach lining; contains digestive enzymes, acid, and mucus.

Food

Nutritious substances consumed by organisms for growth, repair, and maintenance of vital functions.

Fatty Acids

Long hydrocarbon chains that are a major component of lipids, serving as energy sources and structural elements in cell membranes.