Which of the Following Compensatory Mechanisms Is Activated in the Body

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compensatory mechanisms is activated in the body in untreated chronic heart failure?

• A) Blockade of epinephrine and norepinephrine receptors
• B) Decrease in size of the walls of the heart chambers
• C) Structural remodeling
• D) Vasodilation

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Definitions:

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all the accounts of a company, showing the balances after adjustments, used to prepare financial statements.

Adjustments Column

A column in financial statements or ledgers for entries that correct or modify the original amounts for better accuracy.

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit accounts columns to check the accuracy of financial transactions.

Work Sheet

An internal document or spreadsheet used by accountants to prepare financial statements and consolidate adjusting entries.