The Cardiac Output and Venous Return Curves of a Healthy

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Multiple Choice

The cardiac output and venous return curves of a healthy person are shown below with solid lines. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the change depicted by the dashed lines?

• A)Excessive hydration
• B)Acute hemorrhage
• C)Chronic anemia
• D)Myocardial infarction
• E)Anaphylaxis

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Definitions:

Morula Stage

An early stage in embryonic development characterized by a solid ball of cells resulting from the division of a fertilized egg.

Human Embryo

A human embryo is an early stage of human development, following fertilization and preceding the fetal stage, during which all major organs and structures begin to form.

Chorion

The outermost membrane surrounding an embryo of a reptile, bird, or mammal (in humans, it contributes to the formation of the placenta).

Extraembryonic Membrane

Membranes that are not part of the embryo but provide crucial support functions, such as nutrition and waste removal, during development in the womb.