Which Component of the Type a Behavior Pattern Best Explains

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which component of the Type A behavior pattern best explains the connections between the Type A profile and heart disease?

• A)competitiveness.
• B)impatience.
• C)corticosteroids.
• D)hostility.
• E)overactivity.

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Definitions:

AV Valves

Atrioventricular valves, located between the atria and ventricles in the heart, prevent backflow of blood.

Aorta

The main artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries.

Ventricles

Cavities within the brain that produce and contain cerebrospinal fluid, playing a crucial role in cushioning the brain and maintaining intracranial pressure.

First Heart Sound

The sound produced by the closure of the AV (mitral and tricuspid) valves at the beginning of ventricular contraction or systole.