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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Myocardial Infarction

Question 30 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

In what artery does heart disease typically begin?

Answer
A
pulmonary artery
B
carotid artery
C
inferior vena cava
D
coronary artery

Explanation

Heart disease caused by atherosclerosis typically begins in the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle. Plaque buildup there can narrow the arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart. The coronary artery is choice D.

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