In which of the following conditions is the heart muscle too weak to pump efficiently?
A) heart valve prolapse
B) congestive heart failure
C) myocarditis
D) endocarditis
B) congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart muscle is too weak to
pump efficiently. Heart valve prolapse occurs when the cusps or flaps are too loose. Myocarditis
is inflammation of the muscle layer of the heart wall. Endocarditis is inflammation of the inner
layer of the heart.
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A) internal genitalia B) vas deferens C) inguinal canal D) external genitalia
The heart is located in the
A. abdominal cavity B. thoracic cavity C. pelvic cavity D. cranial cavity
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