Which of the Following Statements Is False

Multiple Choice

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.