Which of the Following Terms Refers to Matter That Is

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to matter that is coughed up and spat out by individuals with respiratory disorders?

• A)Expectorate
• B)Hemoptysis
• C)Ecchymosis
• D)Mucus
• E)Sputum

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Definitions:

Aortic Valves

The valve in the heart that controls blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Hemorrhagic Shock

A condition of reduced tissue perfusion, inadequate oxygen supply to the cells, often a result of severe blood loss.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, typically measured in liters per minute.

Hypertrophy

The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its cells, commonly associated with increased muscle mass from exercise.