A bulge or weak area in the wall of the aorta is called an aortic ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
aneurysm
An aneurysm is a ballooned, weakened arterial wall.
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The right atrioventricular valve is referred to as the ________ valve
A) tricuspid B) bicuspid C) aortic D) pulmonary
Which phase of the action potential prolongs the contraction of the myocardial cells?
A. Phase 3 B. Phase 4 C. Phase 2 D. Phase 5
From a field perspective, the key clinical feature that distinguishes heat exhaustion from heatstroke is vomiting.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following anatomical structures make up the peripheral vascular system?
A. Arteries, veins, and capillary networks B. Heart, lungs, arteries, and veins C. Heart, arteries, veins, and capillary networks D. Arteries and veins