A chronic condition characterized by the inability of the left ventricle to pump enough blood through the body to adequately supply systemic tissues is:

A. cardiac tamponade
B. congestive heart failure
C. cor pulmonale
D. myocardial infarction


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Risk factors for _____ include eating disorders, athletic training, and a family history

A) amenorrhea
B) endometriosis
C) preeclampsia
D) uterine prolapse

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When you earn more than you spend, you have a budget

A) surplus. B) deficit. C) shortfall. D) liability.

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In the context of physiological effects of occupational stress, several investigators have found the work environment associated with:

A. serum cholesterol. B. cardiovascular disease. C. hypertension. D. all of these.

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