A Wire Mesh Tube Placed in an Artery to Provide

question 84

Multiple Choice

A wire mesh tube placed in an artery to provide support to the arterial wall is known as a _____.​

• A) ​restenosis
• B) ​stent
• C) ​atherectomy
• D) ​coronary artery bypass graft

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Definitions:

Goblet Cells

Goblet cells are specialized epithelial cells found in the respiratory and digestive tracts, secreting mucus to lubricate and protect the mucous membranes.

Tube-Within-a-Tube

A body plan characteristic of many animals, where the inner tube represents the digestive tract and the outer tube the body wall, with a cavity in between.

Body Wall

The outermost layer of an organism's body, which provides structural support and protection; in many invertebrates, it consists of a cuticle or exoskeleton.

Gastrovascular Cavity

A digestive compartment with a single opening found in certain invertebrates, serving both digestive and circulatory functions.