PRIN.OF HUMAN ANATOMY (LL)
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Chapter 20, Problem 1CTQ
Gerald recently visited the dentist. During the cleaning process, Gerald had some bleeding from his gums. A couple of days later, Gerald developed a fever, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and chills. He visited his family physician, who detected a slight heart murmur. Gerald was given antibiotics and continued to have his heart monitored. How was Gerald's dental visit related to his illness?
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Chapter 20 Solutions
PRIN.OF HUMAN ANATOMY (LL)
Ch. 20 - l. Define each of the following external features...Ch. 20 - 2. Describe the structure of the pericardium and...Ch. 20 - 3. What are the characteristic internal features...Ch. 20 - Prob. 4CPCh. 20 - 5. What is the relationship between wall thickness...Ch. 20 - Prob. 6CPCh. 20 - What causes the heart valves to open and to close?...Ch. 20 - In correct sequence, which heart chambers, heart...Ch. 20 - Prob. 9CPCh. 20 - Prob. 10CP
Ch. 20 - 11. In what ways are autorhythmic fibers similar...Ch. 20 - What happens during each of the three phases of an...Ch. 20 - 13. In what ways are ECGs helpful in diagnosing...Ch. 20 - How does each ECG wave, interval, and segment...Ch. 20 - 15. Why must left ventricular pressure be greater...Ch. 20 - Prob. 16CPCh. 20 - During which two periods of the cardiac cycle do...Ch. 20 - Prob. 18CPCh. 20 - Prob. 19CPCh. 20 - Prob. 20CPCh. 20 - Prob. 21CPCh. 20 - Define cardiac reserve. How does it change with...Ch. 20 - Prob. 23CPCh. 20 - 24. What are some of the cardiovascular benefits...Ch. 20 - Prob. 25CPCh. 20 - Prob. 26CPCh. 20 - Why is the cardiovascular system one of the first...Ch. 20 - From which tissue does the heart develop?Ch. 20 - Gerald recently visited the dentist. During the...Ch. 20 - 2. Unathletic Sylvia resolves to begin an exercise...Ch. 20 - 3. Mr. Perkins is a large, 62-year-old man with a...
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