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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 66 MC

Which vascular condition most directly impacts exercise performance through reduced blood flow to working muscles?

  1. Peripheral arterial disease
  2. Deep vein thrombosis
  3. Varicose veins
  4. High blood pressure
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\(A\)

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Consider Option A:  Peripheral arterial disease

  • PAD directly reduces blood flow to muscles through arterial narrowing

Other Options:

  • B is incorrect: DVT affects deep veins, not arterial supply to muscles
  • C is incorrect: Affects superficial veins, minimal impact on muscle blood flow
  • D is incorrect: While it affects circulation, doesn’t directly reduce blood flow as

\(\Rightarrow A\)