Since Graduating High School, Steve Has Noticed That He Has

question 96

Multiple Choice

Since graduating high school, Steve has noticed that he has gained some weight and that most of it seems to be muscle. Adding muscle is _____ for males during emerging adulthood.

• A) allostasis
• B) homeostasis
• C) senescence
• D) normal

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Definitions:

Cardiac Conduction System

A system of specialized muscle tissues in the heart that initiates and coordinates the contraction of the heart, regulating its rhythm.

Purkinje Fibers

Specialized fibers in the heart that help regulate the heart's rhythm by conducting electrical impulses swiftly.

AV Bundle

The His bundle, a group of specialized cardiac muscle cells designed for conducting electricity, conveys the electrical signals from the AV node to the apex where the fascicular branches begin.

Cardiac Cycle

The sequence of events that occur in the heart during one complete heartbeat, encompassing both diastole and systole phases.