Pathologic narrowing of the valves within the heart is referred to as:

A) Stenosis
B) Cardiac hypertrophy
C) Dysrhythmia
D) Pulmonary edema


A) Stenosis

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following is CORRECT regarding stroke volume?

A) Tachycardia over 150 bpm increases stroke volume. B) Stroke volume fails to compensate if the heart rate falls under 50 bpm. C) Stroke volume has no effect on cardiac perfusion. D) Increased stroke volume leads to increased pulse rate.

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A. To keep floor supports from twisting under a load B. To prevent fire from spreading too quickly between joists C. To allow space for firefighters to crawl underneath the structure D. To maintain the integrity of the structure when vertically ventilating

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