Which Statement About European Marriage Is FALSE

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement about European marriage is FALSE?

• A) In Europe, as in China, most marriages were arranged by the parents.
• B) Love was the major reason for marriage.
• C) The husband was to be the ruler and the wife was to obey.
• D) In the early modern period the family was the heart of the social order.
• E) In addition to obeying her husband, the wife's other role was to bear children.

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Definitions:

Left Atrium

The heart chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to the left ventricle.

Mean Arterial Pressure

The average blood pressure in an individual's arteries during one cardiac cycle, essential for ensuring effective tissue perfusion.

Peripheral Resistance

Peripheral resistance is the resistance of the arteries to blood flow. As the arteries constrict, the resistance increases and blood pressure rises.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute, indicative of the heart's efficiency.