Ventricular fibrillation is occurring in a patient who has just arrived in the emergency room. Which one of the following treatments may be applied immediately to correct this potentially fatal arrhythmia?
A) implantation of an artificial pacemaker
B) coronary artery bypass surgery
C) cardioversion
D) balloon angioplasty
E) replacement of the defective heart valve
C
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Which of the following statements about Figure 7-1 is true?
a. The reactants have more free energy than the products.
b. The products have more free energy than the reactants.
c. The figure represents a spontaneous reaction.
d. The figure represents an endergonic reaction.
e. The reaction is endergonic, and also the products have more free energy than the reactants.
Potable water is water that
A) is considered safe to drink because it is completely sterile. B) contains biosensors. C) contains a dangerous number of microorganisms. D) is transferred from one place to another. E) contains low amounts of microorganisms and is considered safe to drink.