A Person Suddenly Gaining Significant Amounts of Adipose Tissue Can

question 23

Multiple Choice

A person suddenly gaining significant amounts of adipose tissue can expect all of the following physiological changes except one.Which of the following is least likely to occur with a sudden and significant gain in adipose tissue?

• A) increased angiogenesis and higher peripheral resistance
• B) higher peripheral resistance and higher blood pressure
• C) increased risk of developing atherosclerosis
• D) lower heart rate and reduced blood flow

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Definitions:

Repolarize

A process by which a cell restores its negative internal charge relative to the outside, typically after an action potential in neurons.

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells found in the heart that are responsible for the heart's contraction, enabling it to pump blood throughout the body.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute, a key measure of cardiovascular health and function.

Cardiac Arrest

An abrupt loss of heart function, leading to a sudden stop in effective blood flow and requiring immediate emergency treatment.