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New research shows that a systoic blood pressure between 120-140 is___________?
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Prehypertensive
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The ______ is the inner layer of a blood vessel, as is lined by the____________.
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Intima- endothelium
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What is the smallest artery where gas and nutrients leave the vascular system?
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Capillary
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What is a common problem that underlies most diseases?
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Damaged Blood vessels
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All of the following are properties of NO (nitric oxide), except____________.
relaxes blood vessels, prevents platelets from sticking, promotes vasodilaton, destroys bacteria, or none of these |
Destroys bacteria
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