Describe the three layers of the heart wall

What will be an ideal response?


1. Endocardium—inner layer; smooth to reduce friction
2. Myocardium—middle layer; cardiac muscle; contracts to pump blood
3. Epicardium—outer layer; part of pericardial sac around the heart

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fasciotomy : Surgical incision into the _________________, the connective tissue sheath surrounding a muscle

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Seeing or hearing things that are not present is called a/an:

A) anxiety reaction. B) hallucination. C) obsession. D) manic episode.

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A child is not more susceptible than an adult to which of the following?

A) hypothermia B) dehydration C) unconsciousness via drug overdose D) head injury

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Weight control is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT

a. IQ. b. personal choice. c. environmental triggers. d. psychological factors. e. genetic makeup.

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