Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Closure (blockage) of a blood vessel

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Occlusion refers to the blockage of a blood vessel.

Answer: A 
 Aneurysm refers to a bulge or weakening in a blood vessel wall that can lead to rupture.

Answer: H 
 Emboli are blood clots that travel through the bloodstream and can cause blockages in blood vessels.

Answer: I 
 Endocarditis refers to inflammation or infection of the inner lining of the heart, including the heart valves.

Answer: J 
 Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure with no known specific cause.

Answer: E 
 Claudication refers to cramping or pain in the legs during exercise or physical activity, typically caused by narrowed or blocked arteries.

Answer: F 
 Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to an accumulation of fluid in the lungs and other parts of the body.

Answer: G 
 Cyanosis refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes caused by lack of oxygen in the blood.

Answer: L 
 Mitral valve prolapse refers to a condition in which the valve separating the left atrium and ventricle does not close properly, causing blood to leak backwards into the atrium.

Answer: M 
 A murmur is an abnormal sound heard during a heart examination, caused by turbulent blood flow through the heart.

Answer: O 
 Patent ductus arteriosus refers to a condition in which a blood vessel connecting the aorta and pulmonary artery, which is supposed to close shortly after birth, remains open.

Answer: P 
 Palpitations refer to a sensation of the heart racing, skipping beats, or pounding.

Answer: Q 
 Raynaud phenomenon refers to a condition in which blood vessels in the hands and feet constrict excessively in response to cold or stress, causing numbness, tingling, and discoloration.

Answer: R 
 Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect characterized by four abnormalities in the heart's structure that cause mixing of oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood.

Answer: B 
 Angina refers to chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle is not receiving enough oxygen-rich blood.

Answer: D 
 Beta blockers are a class of medications that reduce blood pressure and heart rate by blocking the effects of certain hormones in the body.

Answer: K 
 Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus that can cause discomfort or bleeding.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings