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____________________ occurs when the normal contractions of the atria are replaced by rapid, uncontrolled twitching of the muscular heart wall.

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____________________ is a peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress.​

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​Match each definition with the correct term. -embolism


A) ​blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel
B) abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel​
C) ​blocking of an artery by a blood clot
D) foreign object circulating in the blood​
E) ​sudden blockage of a blood vessel

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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​Match each definition with the correct term. -thrombotic occlusion


A) ​blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel
B) abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel​
C) ​blocking of an artery by a blood clot
D) foreign object circulating in the blood​
E) ​sudden blockage of a blood vessel

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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The term ____________________ means to stop or control bleeding.​

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​Match each definition with the correct word part. -cardi/o


A) ​blood
B) blood condition​
C) ​mixture or blending
D) heart​
E) ​vein

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which specialist treats diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues?


A) ​cardiologist
B) ​hematologist
C) ​vascular surgeon
D) ​phlebography

E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

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An inflammation of a heart valve is known as ____________________.​

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Which term describes a fatty deposit on an artery wall?​


A) ​aneurysm
B) ​plaque
C) ​thrombosis
D) ​embolus

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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​Match each definition with the correct word part. -hem/o


A) ​blood
B) blood condition​
C) ​mixture or blending
D) heart​
E) ​vein

F) A) and C)
G) All of the above

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____________________ hypotension is low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up.​

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The medical term meaning inflammation of a vein is ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -angi/o


A) ​aorta
B) ​artery
C) ​plaque, fatty substance
D) blood or lymph vessel​
E) ​slow

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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____________________ disease is atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries that reduces the blood supply to the heart muscle.​

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____________________ is a form of vasculitis that can cause headaches, visual impairment, jaw pain, and other symptoms.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -pernicious anemia


A) ​absence of all formed blood elements
B) abnormally few red blood cells​
C) ​inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
D) lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells​
E) ​larger-than-normal red blood cells

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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​Match each definition with the correct word part. --crasia


A) ​blood
B) blood condition​
C) ​mixture or blending
D) heart​
E) ​vein

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -megaloblastic anemia


A) ​absence of all formed blood elements
B) abnormally few red blood cells​
C) ​inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to their premature destruction by the spleen
D) lack of the protein required to absorb the vitamins necessary for the formation of red blood cells​
E) ​larger-than-normal red blood cells

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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​Match each definition with the correct term. -embolus


A) ​blood clot attached to the interior wall of a blood vessel
B) abnormal condition of having a blood clot on the interior wall of a blood vessel​
C) ​blocking of an artery by a blood clot
D) foreign object circulating in the blood​
E) ​sudden blockage of a blood vessel

F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

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