Identify the Mitral Valve Area That Results in an Increase

question 10

Multiple Choice

Identify the mitral valve area that results in an increase in left atrial pressure and dyspnea.

• A) 1.5 cm²
• B) 4 to 6 cm²
• C) 3.0 cm²
• D) 8010 cm²

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Definitions:

Mesoglea

Jellylike layer between the epidermis and gastrodermis in cnidarians and ctenophores.

Cnidaria

A phylum of aquatic invertebrates known for their distinctive body structure, which includes nematocysts, and comprises jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones.

Corals

Marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa that often live in compact colonies and are renowned for constructing large, intricate calcium carbonate structures.

Hydrozoans

A diverse group of mostly marine animals from the class Hydrozoa, which includes both solitary and colonial species like the Portuguese man-of-war.