Which of the Following Terms Means Nosebleed

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms means nosebleed?

• A)stridor
• B)epistaxis
• C)orthopnea
• D)hemoptysis

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A chemical secreted by the adrenal glands which plays a role in managing blood pressure through the regulation of sodium and potassium concentrations in the body.

Cholesterol-based

refers to substances or structures derived from or containing cholesterol, a type of lipid that is an essential component of cell membranes and precursor of steroid hormones.

Preganglionic Axons

Axons that originate from neurons located in the brainstem or the spinal cord and terminate in autonomic ganglia, part of the autonomic nervous system.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal glands that produces steroid hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone, and androgens.