Question

question 15 (5 points) which of the following conditions occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted and is a risk of high blood pressure? a) stroke b) heart disease c) heart attack d) atherosclerosis question 16 (5 points) tapeworm, which infects the body and is a living organism, is an example of what type of pathogen that causes illness? a) parasite b) bacteria c) virus d) fungi

Explanation:

1. A stroke occurs when blood - flow to the brain is interrupted, and high blood pressure is a risk factor for stroke. Heart disease mainly affects the heart, a heart attack is due to a problem with blood - supply to the heart muscle, and atherosclerosis is a condition of artery hardening.
2. Tapeworms live in the body and obtain nutrients from the host, which is the characteristic of a parasite. Bacteria are single - celled organisms, viruses are non - living infectious agents, and fungi are a different type of organism like yeasts and molds.

Answer:

Question 15: A. Stroke
Question 16: A. Parasite