MEDICINE MCQ
CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
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Question
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The abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel is know as ____
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blood dyscrasia
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hemochromatosis
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angiostenosis
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aneurysm
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -8.9 Narrowing of a blood vessel is a sign of cardiovascular disease, causing a reduction of blood flow to the part of the body at the receiving end of the narrowed vessel. This sign is called angiostenosis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vasoconstriction is the narrowing (constriction) of blood vessels by small muscles in their walls. When blood vessels constrict, blood flow is slowed or blocked. Vasoconstriction may be slight or severe.
Detailed explanation-3: -Stenosis is the abnormal narrowing of an opening. These conditions are named for the affected valve, such as aortic valve stenosis.
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