If Valve Function Deteriorates Such That the Heart Cannot Maintain

question 38

Multiple Choice

If valve function deteriorates such that the heart cannot maintain adequate circulatory flow, symptoms of ________ appear.

• A) mitral valve prolapse
• B) carditis
• C) coronary artery disease
• D) rheumatic fever
• E) valvular heart disease

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Definitions:

Sensory Information

Data obtained through the senses such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch, which is processed by the brain to understand the environment.

Relay Station

A facility that receives, amplifies, and retransmits signals to extend communications reach or broadcast range.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that are under conscious control, allowing movements such as walking, talking, and writing.