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Which condition is characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries?
Which condition is characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries?
- Atherosclerosis (correct)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Endocarditis
- Aneurysm
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing hypertension?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing hypertension?
- Moderate alcohol consumption
- Low sodium diet
- Obesity (correct)
- Regular exercise
What is the function of the mitral valve in the heart?
What is the function of the mitral valve in the heart?
- Prevent backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium
- Control blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle
- Regulate blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery
- Prevent backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium (correct)