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5.4 Non-communicable diseases

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A stent is used to treat a narrowed coronary artery.

What is the function of the stent?

[1]
A

to lower the cholesterol concentration in blood

B

to hold the artery open for blood flow

C

to provide another route for blood flow

D

to reduce the clotting ability of blood

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5.4 Non-communicable diseases Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /5.4 Non-communicable diseases

44 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 5.4 Non-communicable diseases, covering 5.4.1 Interaction of factors in non-communicable disease, 5.4.2 Lifestyle factors and non-communicable disease, and 5.4.3 Treatments for cardiovascular disease. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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