Where Does COPD Rank Among the Leading Causes of Death

question 10

Multiple Choice

Where does COPD rank among the leading causes of death in the United States?

• A)first
• B)second
• C)third
• D)fourth

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Semilunar Valve

A valve in the heart located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, preventing backflow of blood into the heart.

Pulmonary Artery Trunk

The main vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Dilated Veins

Veins that are enlarged and often visible under the skin due to increased blood pressure or volume.

Ventricular Contraction

The process where the ventricles of the heart contract to pump blood out of the heart.