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Lab: Blood Typing — Unit test

Question 5 • Biology - SC3209 IC

Why is an angioplasty an incorrect treatment for an aneurysm?

Answer
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Aneurysms cannot be treated.
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An angioplasty may rupture the blood vessel wall.
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An angioplasty can have dangerous drug reactions.
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Aneurysms are treated only with pacemakers.

Explanation

Angioplasty uses a small balloon to widen a narrowed blood vessel. An aneurysm is a weakened, bulging area of a vessel wall, so the pressure from the balloon could damage or rupture that wall. Therefore, the correct choice is that an angioplasty may rupture the blood vessel wall.

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