One of the most devastating signs of CHD is a heart attack, also known as a myocardial _____

Fill in the blank with the right word.


Answer: infarction

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A 70-year-old client admitted to a hospital for a prostatectomy is surprised to learn that his physician has prescribed insulin on a sliding scale,

despite the fact that the client successfully manages his type 2 diabetes using diet and oral antihyperglycemics when at home. Which of the following facts may underlie the physician's action? A) The stress of illness stimulates the hypothalamus to release corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF). B) Stress-induced release of vasopressin increases serum blood glucose. C) Stress and illness can increase glycogenolysis and insulin resistance. D) Increased levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine cause alterations in glucose metabolism.

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The combining form blephar/o- means "________."

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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____________________ is a cardiovascular workout for the entire body using a special stationary bicycle

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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