Define the following terms: a. AMPK b. ACP c. SREBP d. PPAR e. atherosclerosis

Q: How is blood prevented from backflowing from the pulmonary trunk into the right ventricle? a.…

A: As the heart pumps blood, a definite series of valves open and close tightly. These valves ensure…

Q: During diastole: A. the AV-valves are open and the aortic & pulmonary arterial valves are closed. B.…

A: Systole and diastole are part of cardiac cycle. Systole means contraction of heart and diastole…

Q: Name the major risk factors for atherosclerosis.

A: Any condition that interferes with the normal functioning of the body is considered a disease.…

Q: Anti-asthma drugs contain an anti-inflammatory substance that inhibits which substance?…

A: Anti-asthma drugs contains anti-inflammatory substances which in turn provides relief to the…

Q: Peter suffered headache and nausea at the high altitude, but had a normal blood oxygenation measured…

A: Physical  distress from difficulty adjusting to lower oxygen pressure at high altitude is called…

Q: The major baroreceptor(s) used to regulate blood pressure is/are located in… Group of answer…

A: Baroreceptors sense the change in blood pressure and transmit information to the brain so that…

Q: The vessels that carry oxygen to the myocardium are called __________.   A pulmonary arteries   B…

A: Blood is the body fluid that flows in tube-like structures known as vessels and functions in the…

Q: The pulse pressure is a measure of a. the number of heartbeats per minute. b. the sum of the…

A: Blood pressure records two measurements: systolic pressure and diastolic pressure wherein systolic…

Q: A Myocardial Infarction is defined as: a. Chest pain that usually starts with physical exertion and…

A: Human Heart is a four-chambered, fibro-muscular organ. There are two atria through which the heart…

Q: Which of the following would be most likely to cause pulmonary congestion?   A failure of the right…

A: Pulmonary congestion is a condition of fluid accumulation occurring in the lungs which leads to…

Q: ulmonary circulation differs from systemic circulation in that the______.   A blood pressure in…

A: Pulmonary circulation moves blood between the heart and the lungs. It transports deoxygenated blood…

Q: An area of dead myocardial tissue is called: A) an infarct B) stenosis C) an induration D)…

A: Answer is A.) an infarct.

Q: Which condition would cause a diastolic murmur?   A regurgitation of blood through an incompetent…

A: Diastolic murmur refers to the sound that occurs for some period during diastole. The diastolic…

Q: Reduction in the lumen diameter of a blood vessel as the smooth muscle contracts is known as

A: The blood vessels are highly regulative structures that relax and contract whenever required to…

Q: The patient's ECG indicates that _____.   A action potentials are passing from his atria into his…

A: Electrocardiography -- The process by which electrocardiogram is done defined as electrocardiography…

Q: aider do in the following situations: a. a person having an electrical burn b.a person having a…

A: First aid can be defined as the immediate care provided to preserve the life of a person and…

Q: Cardiac output can decrease by .. a. Increasing pressure in veins. b. Drugs with positive inotropic…

A: Introduction:- Cardiac output is defined as the blood ejected from the heart per minute. Cardiac…

Q: Which of the following is a positive inotrope?a. Na+b. K+ c. Ca2+d. both Na+ and K+

A: The inotropes are the chemical agents that changes or alter the energy of muscles contraction. There…

Q: Blood passing through the ______ is deoxygenated.   A bicuspid valve   B pulmonary veins   C…

A: Blood circulation refers to the movement of blood through vessels of the body. It is induced by the…

Q: ne symptom of right ventricular failure would be _____.   A difficulty breathing when lying in the…

A: The right ventricle moves deoxygenated blood from the heart back to the lungs to be resupplied with…

Q: Choose the pathology, where is observed shortening of PQ interval in ECG, increasing of cardiac…

A: ECG is the electrocardiogram . It is used to check the heart rhythm and electrical activity. It is a…

Q: Hypertension increases afterload for the heart which in turn   a-decreases Stroke Volume b-increases…

A: Afterload is the pressure that the heart muscles need to work against to eject the blood…

Q: In a patient given a cardiac glycoside, important effects of the drug on the heart include which of…

A: Cardiac glycosides are medicines for treating heart failure and certain irregular heartbeats. They…

Q: The lining of the heart chambers is called the __________.   A endocardium   B myocardium   C…

A: The heart is the muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It is made of cardiac muscle.…

Q: The hematoma illustrated in the drawing shown is most likely to be due to tearing of which of the…

A: A blood clot within the skull is known as an intracranial hematoma. The rupture of a blood artery…

Q: Blood leaves the right ventricle through the ______.   A pulmonary trunk   B right atrium   C…

A: The human heart is situated in the middle of the thoracic cavity in a space called the mediastinum.…

Q: During the period of isovolumic contraction: A. the AV-valves are open and the aortic & pulmonary…

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Q: A patient has been in a serious car accident and is hemorrhaging. Which of the following changes…

A: The heart is a muscular, mesodermally derived organ. It pumps the blood and circulates it in the…

Q: Heart failure occurs when   a. the cardiac output is 15 liters per minute when you are watching…

A: A heart failure means that the heart muscle doesn't actually  pump as much blood as per  body…

Q: Match the following:   ?  Myocardium  ? Parietal Pericardium   ? Endocardium  ?    Visceral…

A: Step 1 The heart is a hollow, fibromuscular conical pyramidal mesodermal organ that lies obliquely…

Q: Which valves are closed during isovolumetric contraction & isovolumetric relaxation of the…

A: The Human heart is the Center for regulating blood across the body. It is located within the…

Q: Which of the following are the causes of obstructive shock A)Spinal cord injury  B)Pulmonary…

A: Obstructive shock refers to the anatomical blockage of the major coronary arteries (e.g., superior…

Q: Increasing Heart Rate through the cardioacceratory center of the medulla oblongata will   a-increase…

A: The medulla oblongata is located at the stem of the brain. It aids in controlling breathing and…

Q: below are a number of scenarios. Please determine and explain how each will impact cardiac output.…

A: Cardiac output is the product of heart rate and stroke volume and it is measured in liters per…

Q: What factors increase the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest?…

A: Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of blood circulation failing the heart to pump efficiently. The…

Q: A patient hospitalised with aortic stenosis has activity intolerance related to insufficient oxygen…

A: Aortic stenosis is one of the most frequent and severe valve diseases. The aortic stenosis leads the…

Q: Why might the increase in heart rate associated with a vigorous exercise program be the cause of his…

A: Cardiac muscles are the muscles that are present in the heart and are principally accountable for…

Q: Which of the following would not increase Cardiac Output? A. increase blood epinephrine…

A: The amount of blood pumped by the ventricles in 1 minute is measured in terms of cardiac output…