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The Cardiovascular System

Question 6 • 24 - 25 CR - Biology B (0411KB)

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Answer
A
aneurysm
B
hypertension
C
coronary artery disease
D
myocardial infarction

Explanation

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, damaging the muscle. The medical term for this is myocardial infarction, so choice D is correct. An aneurysm is a weakened, bulging blood vessel, while hypertension means high blood pressure.

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