What Statement Best Identifies the Cause of Heart Failure (HF)

question 53

Multiple Choice

What statement best identifies the cause of heart failure (HF) ?

• A) Disease related to cardiac defects
• B) Consequence of an underlying cardiac defect
• C) Inherited disorder associated with a variety of defects
• D) Result of diminished workload imposed on an abnormal myocardium

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Definitions:

Drive-reduction Theory

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Unappetizing

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Instinctive Behavior

Innate, unlearned behaviors that are triggered by specific stimuli, common in animals and inherent in their survival.