In an Experimental Design That Investigates the Effects of Stress

question 19

Multiple Choice

In an experimental design that investigates the effects of stress on heart rate in middle-age men, the dependent variable would be ______.

• A)stress
• B)heart rate
• C)age
• D)gender

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure, putting increased strain on the heart and arteries.

Stenotic

Pertaining to stenosis, a condition marked by the abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage or duct.

Stent

A tubular support device implanted in a blood vessel, canal, or duct to prevent or counteract a disease-induced localized flow constriction.

Coronary Artery

Blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle, critical for providing the necessary oxygen and nutrients.