An Inefficient Contraction of the Heart That Fails to Transmit

question 17

Multiple Choice

An inefficient contraction of the heart that fails to transmit a pulse wave to the peripheral pulse site creates:

• A) dysrhythmia.
• B) tachycardia.
• C) bradycardia.
• D) a pulse deficit.

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Definitions:

Feedback Mechanism

A biological process where the end product of an action causes a modification or adjustment, either enhancing it (positive feedback) or inhibiting it (negative feedback) to maintain homeostasis.

Erythrocytes

These are red blood cells, responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body via the blood.

Thrombocyte

Another term for platelets, which are small, disc-shaped blood cells crucial in blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding.

Erythrocyte

A red blood cell that is responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.