Anatomy and Physiology I - WS 23

What is coronary circulation?

• A system of arteries and veins that delivers oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.

• Muscular wall between the ventricles.

• Fluid in the lungs.

• Swelling caused by fluid accumulating in tissues.

There are two main sorts of procedures to deal with a coronary artery blockage: the coronary angioplasty and coronary artery bypass ____________________.

• Surgery

• Transplant

• Implant

• Excision

Olivia noticed swelling in her ankles and wrists after a long flight. What does peripheral mean in medical terms?

• Fluid in the lungs.

• Swelling in parts of the body far away from the heart.

• A type of cardiovascular disease.

• Muscular wall between the ventricles.

What is myocardial ischemia?

• The situation where adequate oxygen is not delivered to the heart muscle.

• Swelling caused by fluid accumulating in tissues.

• Fluid in the lungs.

• Muscular wall between the ventricles.

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What are autorhythmic cells?

• Cells that repeatedly produce electrical signals to stimulate the heart to contract.

• Cells that cause swelling in tissues.

• Cells that form the muscular wall between the ventricles.

• Cells that deliver oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.

What is myocardial infarction commonly known as?

• Heart attack.

• Stroke.

• Heart failure.

• Arrhythmia.

Because the heart works constantly, it needs lots of ____________________ and nutrients.

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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Michael is studying the human body and learns that most of the heart consists of cardiac muscle ____________________.

• Cells

• Fibers

• Tissues

• Nerves

What is pulmonary edema?

• Swelling caused by fluid accumulating in tissues.

• Fluid in the lungs.

• Muscular wall between the ventricles.

• A system of arteries and veins that delivers oxygen-rich blood.

____________________ disease is the world’s leading cause of death.

• Cardiovascular

• Respiratory

• Infectious

• Neurological