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question 18
a condition of incompetent valves in veins may result in:
a infarction.
b varicose veins.
c hypotension.
d arteriosclerosis.
e phlebolith.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Infarction is tissue death due to blocked blood supply, not related to vein valve incompetence.
• Option B: Varicose veins occur when vein valves are incompetent, causing blood to pool and veins to dilate.
• Option C: Hypotension is low blood pressure, not caused by vein valve issues.
• Option D: Arteriosclerosis affects arteries, not veins, and is about artery hardening.
• Option E: Phlebolith is a calcification in veins, not directly from valve incompetence.

Answer:

B. varicose veins.