What Is the Major Reason for Using a Treatment to Lower

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is the major reason for using a treatment to lower body temperature after cardiac arrest to promote better neurological recovery?

• A) Hypothermia decreases the metabolic rate by 7% for each decrease of 1° C.
• B) Lower body temperatures are beneficial in patients with low blood pressure.
• C) Temperatures of 40° C may reduce neurological impairment.
• D) The lower body temperature leads to decreased oxygen delivery.

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Definitions:

Chordates

A phylum of animals that, at some stage in their life cycle, possess a notochord, a hollow dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, endostyle, and a post-anal tail.

Lophotrochozoa

A group of protostome animals within the Ecdysozoa, including mollusks, annelids, and several other phyla, characterized by specific larval and ciliary features.

Madreporite

The madreporite is a sieve-like structure found in echinoderms, such as starfish, that serves as an entry point for water into the water vascular system.

Vascular System

involves the network of blood vessels in the body, including the arteries, veins, and capillaries, that circulate blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues.