Which Syllable Is the Primary Accented Syllable in the Pronunciation

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word intercostal (in-ter-kaws-tal) ?

• A) in
• B) ter
• C) kaws
• D) tal.

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and heart defects one is born with (congenital heart defects), among others.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, essential for the diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular health.

Cardiac Patient

A person receiving medical care for conditions related to the heart.

Medication Orders

Written instructions by a healthcare provider for the administration of drugs to a patient.