What Is the Correct Term for the Difference Between the Apical

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the correct term for the difference between the apical pulse and the radial pulse?

• A) Pulse pressure
• B) Pulse deficit
• C) Pulse ratio
• D) Pulse quality

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Definitions:

Electrical Charge

A physical property of matter that causes it to experience a force when near other electrically charged matter.

Glomerular Capsule

A cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney, which performs the first step in the filtration of blood.

Afferent Arteriole

A blood vessel that brings blood to the glomeruli (the filtering units) of the kidney from the systemic circulation.

Efferent Arteriole

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the glomerulus of the kidney, allowing for the regulation of blood pressure and filtration rate within the nephron.