Which layer of the heart is responsible for contracting to pump blood?
A) endocardium
B) epicardium
C) pericardium
D) myocardium
D) myocardium
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Choose the item in column 2 that best matches each item in column 1.
1) atrium 2) ventricle 3) myocardium 4) SA node 5) bicuspid valve 6) pulmonary veins 7) aorta 8) pulmonary artery 9) infarct 10) ischemia 11) catheter 12) angina pectoris 13) cardiac arrest 14) myocardial infarction 15) hypertension 16) hemorrhoid 17) polyarteritis 18) thrombus 19) embolus 20) cardiac scan 21) echocardiography 22) stress testing 23) defibrillation 24) anticoagulant 25) cardiotonic A) a stationary blood clot B) uses radioactive thallium C) stopping of heart activity D) heart muscle E) uses ultrasound F) receiving heart chamber G) prevents blood clot formation H) a type of varicose vein I) chest pain J) pacemaker of the heart K) thin, flexible tube placed in the body L) heart attack M) pumping heart chamber N) loss of blood supply O) carry blood toward the left atrium P) a floating blood clot Q) area of dead tissue R) carries blood away from the right ventricle S) assesses cardiac fitness T) increases force of heart contraction U) high blood pressure V) inflammation of several arteries W) carries blood away from the left ventricle X) also called mitral Y) restores normal heartbeat
This piece of legislation resulted in the government determining which drugs were to be marketed as prescription and which were to be marketed as over the counter (OTC).
A. 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act B. Kefauver-Harris Amendments C. Humphrey-Durham Amendment D. OTC Act of 1931
____ is one of the most prevalent physical health problems in America today.
A. Headache B. Backache C. Ankle strain D. Wrist strain
Allowing children to express their feelings through movement is an example of which benefit of health-promoting homework?
A) It gives children an opportunity to develop intrinsic motivation for adopting healthy behaviors B) It provides an opportunity to influence family members' lifestyle choices C) It helps children integrate physical activity and healthy eating behaviors into a healthy lifestyle D) It makes children enjoy physical activity