What occurs when the blood supply from the coronary arteries to the heart muscle is reduced substantially?
A. hypertension
B. atherosclerosis
C. formation of plaque
D. acute myocardial infarction
Answer: D
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A) electronic order B) standing order C) verbal order D) written order
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What happens to a muscle during an eccentric contraction?
a. The muscle shortens to overcome the resistance. b. The muscle movement is stalled c. The muscle movement accelerates. d. The muscle lengthens to overcome the resistance. e. The muscle movement decelerates.