Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
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Chapter 20, Problem 9LTB
Heart attacks ___________.
- are typically caused by a blockage in blood flow;
- result in the death of heart tissue;
- are as common in smokers who quit 15 years ago as in people who never smoked;
- A and B are correct;
- A, B, and C are correct
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