Which of the following statements is false?
A)Tobacco smoking is the most serious risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
B)Until age 50, males have a greater risk of a heart attack than females.
C)Hypertension is called the silent killer.
D)In atherosclerosis, the diameter of the lumen of a blood vessel decreases.
E)If a blood clot becomes dislodged and travels in the bloodstream, it is called a thrombus.

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A thrombus is a blood clot that forms in a vessel and remains there. If it dislodges and travels through the bloodstream, it is called an embolus, not a thrombus.

Which of the Following Statements Is False