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2. A heart attack occurs when an artery in the heart is blocked, restricting the flow of blood. Why would a heart attack be accompanied by feeling short of breath? (6 points)​

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Your heart pumps blood so it can circulate to your tissues as well as get oxygen from your lungs, if your heart can’t pump blood well i.e. heart attack you can feel short of breath
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