What Happens During a Heart Attack

question 31

Multiple Choice

What happens during a heart attack?

• A)Blood pools in the lower extremities.
• B)The heart pumps at an excessively rapid rate.
• C)Blood supply is blocked to some area of the heart.
• D)Blood supply to some area of the brain is interrupted.

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Definitions:

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A single layer of flat cells that forms the lining of blood vessels, air sacs of lungs, and other surfaces where passive diffusion of gases occurs.

Pseudostratified Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue that appears layered due to the varying lengths of cells but is actually a single layer where every cell is in contact with the basement membrane.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of strong, flexible connective tissue found in areas such as the joints, rib cage, and respiratory tract.

Elastic Cartilage

A type of cartilage that contains elastic fibers, providing strength and elasticity, found in structures like the ear and epiglottis.