Which condition is the result of one ventricle not pumping as much blood as the other that leads to edema in peripheral tissues?
A. Rheumatic fever
B. Cardiac tamponade
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Congestive heart failure
E. Mitral valve prolapse
Answer: D
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Hair production involves a specialized type of keratinization that occurs in the hair ______
Fill in the blank with correct word.
The blind spot
a. is the point on the retina at which the optic nerve leaves and blood vessels pass through b. contains special photoreceptors that make only melanospin, which is not used for vision c. is in the exact center of the retina d. exhibits all of the above e. exhibits only a and c
Proteoglycans trap large quantities of water, allowing them to assume their original shape after compression. Based on these characteristics, where are they most likely found in the body?
A. Muscles B. Bones C. Tendons D. Neurons E. Intervertebral discs