Question ID:PT44 S4 Q12 Passage:Coffee and tea contain methylxanthines, which cause temporary increases in the natural production of vasopressin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Vasopressin causes clumping of blood cells, and the clumping is more pronounced in women than in men. This is probably the explanation of the fact that women face as much as a tenfold higher risk than men do of complications following angioplasty, a technique used to clear clogged arteries. Stem:Which one of the following statements is most strongly supported by the information above? Correct Answer Choice:DChoice A:Men, but not women, should be given methylxanthines prior to undergoing angioplasty. Choice B:In spite of the risks, angioplasty is the only effective treatment for clogged arteries. Choice C:Women probably drink more coffee and tea, on average, than do men. Choice D:Prior to undergoing angioplasty, women should avoid coffee and tea. Choice E:Angioplasty should not be used to treat clogged arteries.