A patient is suffering from pulmonary congestion and pulmonary edema. A failure of which heart chamber is most likely?

A. Right ventricle
B. Left atrium
C. Right atrium
D. Left ventricle


Answer: D

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A scientist genetically engineers a neuron whose voltage-gated Na+ channels lack the inactivation gate but which is otherwise normal. This neuron would be expected to

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Due to the cast placed on her broken leg, Kinsley's muscles have decreased in size. Which term best describes how her muscles have been affected?

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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