Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Local widening of an artery
A)aneurysm
B)auscultation
C)claudication
D)emboli
E)essential hypertension
F)petechiae
G)secondary hypertension
H)vegetations

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Local widening of an artery
A)aneurysm
B)auscultation
C)claudication
D)emboli
E)essential hypertension
F)petechiae
G)secondary hypertension
H)vegetations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A local widening of an artery is called an aneurysm.

Answer: B
 Auscultation is the process of listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope.

Answer: C
 Claudication refers to pain or cramping in the legs that occurs during exercise and goes away with rest.

Answer: D
 Emboli are blood clots, fat, air bubbles or other debris that travels through the bloodstream and can block blood flow.

Answer: E
 Essential hypertension is high blood pressure that has no identifiable cause.

Answer: F
 Petechiae are small, reddish-purple spots on the skin that are caused by bleeding underneath the skin.

Answer: G
 Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is caused by an underlying condition, such as kidney disease or hormonal disorders.

Answer: H
 Vegetations are abnormal growths that form on heart valves due to infection or inflammation.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings