Which of These Carry(ies)oxygen-Poor Blood

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of these carry(ies) oxygen-poor blood?

• A)pulmonary arteries
• B)pulmonary veins
• C)aorta
• D)left ventricle

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Definitions:

Apical Pulse

A central pulse located at the apex of the heart.

Heat Exhaustion

The result of excessive heat and dehydration; signs include pallor, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fainting, and a moderately increased temperature (38.5°C to 39°C).

Malignant Hyperthermia

A pharmacogenetics disease that can be triggered by exposure to certain anesthetic agents; signs include elevated carbon dioxide production, profuse sweating, tachycardia, and skeletal muscle rigidity, prior to developing a life-threatening rapid increase in core body temperature.

Hyperpyrexia

An extremely high body temperature or fever, typically above 41.1 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit), which can be life-threatening.