Myocardial Tissue Requires Constant Aerobic Metabolism Both at Rest and During

question 22

Multiple Choice

Myocardial tissue requires constant aerobic metabolism both at rest and during heavy exercise.Which of the following attributes of myocardial tissue BEST facilitates the supply of oxygen during systole (myocardium contraction) ?

• A)High capillary density
• B)Myoglobin
• C)Coronary perfusion
• D)Hemoglobin

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