Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings

question 157

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Smallest blood vessel

• A)aorta
• B)arterial anastomosis
• C)arteriosclerosis
• D)atherectomy
• E)brachial artery
• F)capillary
• G)cardiomegaly
• H)hypercholesterolemia
• I)hypoxia
• J)interatrial septum
• K)mitral valvulitis
• L)pericardiocentesis
• M)phlebotomy
• N)pulmonary artery
• O)sinoatrial node
• P)sphygmomanometer
• Q)thrombolysis
• R)valvuloplasty
• S)vasodilation
• T)vena cava

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Definitions:

Blocking

A method used in experimental design to minimize the effects of nuisance variables by grouping units with similar characteristics.

Random Assignment

An experimental technique for assigning individuals to different groups in a study using randomization, ensuring that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any group.

Placebo

A safe medication or treatment recommended primarily for its mental comfort to the patient rather than its physical health benefits.

Confounding Variable

An outside influence that changes the effect of a dependent and independent variable, potentially leading to a false association.