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Question 39 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_0800300_Health_1_Life_Management_Skills_2019

What distinguishes a heart attack from heart failure.

Answer
A
A heart attack results from poor blood flow, while heart failure involves a total interruption of blood flow.
B
Both heart attack and heart failure result in heart tissue death, but more tissue dies as a result of heart failure.
C
Heart tissue dies during a heart attack, while heart failure results in systemic oxygen deficiency.
D
Heart failure results in body tissues receiving such a high level of oxygen that it is toxic.
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