What Causes Deep Venous Thrombosis

question 39

Multiple Choice

What causes deep venous thrombosis?

• A) anemia
• B) decreased skeletal muscle action
• C) high blood pressure
• D) increased skeletal muscle action
• E) low blood pressure

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythms

Natural, internal processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours.

Body Temperature

A measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, indicative of the physical state of the body, typically around 37°C (98.6°F) in humans.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that controls an enormous number of bodily functions including hunger, thirst, sleep, and emotional activity.

Consciousness

The condition in which a person is conscious and can reflect on their own being, feelings, ideas, environment, and life events.