A Severe Cardiac Arrhythmia in Which Contractions Are Rapid, Uncoordinated

question 38

Multiple Choice

A severe cardiac arrhythmia in which contractions are rapid, uncoordinated, and ineffective is called:

• A) cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• B) catheterization.
• C) coronary heart disease.
• D) fibrillation.

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Definitions:

Foramen

A natural opening or passage, especially in a bone, through which nerves or blood vessels may pass.

Yellow Bone Marrow

A type of bone marrow primarily composed of fat cells, which serves as a storage reserve of fats and contributes to energy supply.

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow and/or yellow bone marrow (fat) is stored; it is found within the diaphysis of long bones.

Adipose-Filled

Refers to tissues or spaces within the body that are filled with adipose tissue, a type of connective tissue that stores fat.