The pulse of a long-distance runner is measured by a doctor. Their heart rate is 53 bpm. This heart rate demonstrates a type of arrhythmia called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


bradycardia

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The anterior __________ branch of the left coronary artery supplies blood to both ventricles.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The circuitry of the autonomic system allows for control in activation. The characteristic that allows a small number of preganglionic cells to stimulate a large number of postganglionic cells is

A. divergence. B. reciprocal innervation. C. reverberation. D. convergence.

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The resistance to blood flow of the entire cardiovascular system is known as

A) severe combined constriction. B) vasomotion. C) vasoconstriction. D) total peripheral resistance. E) systemic resistance.

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Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones stimulates the adrenal cortex to secrete cortisol?

a) Leutinizing hormone b) Prolactin c) Insulin-like growth factors d) Melanocyte-stimulating hormone e) Adrenocorticotropic hormone

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