A Newborn Develops a Murmur and Cyanosis Shortly After Birth

question 9

Multiple Choice

A newborn develops a murmur and cyanosis shortly after birth.She is diagnosed with pulmonic stenosis (PS) after an echocardiogram revealed narrowing of the pulmonary:

• A) Tree
• B) Artery
• C) Valve orifice
• D) Vein

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Definitions:

Synaptic Vesicles

Membrane-bound sacs within neurons that store neurotransmitters and release them into the synaptic cleft during neuronal communication.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals found within the brain that transmit messages between neurons, playing a crucial role in regulating bodily and mental functions.

Agonist

A chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and causes a reaction typically producing a biological response.

Antagonist

A substance that blocks or dampens a biological response by binding to and blocking a receptor rather than activating it.