A Vessel That Requires Minimal Work to Dilate to Receive

question 31

Multiple Choice

A vessel that requires minimal work to dilate to receive an increased volume of blood,resulting in systolic pressure,is said to have increased:

• A)Preload.
• B)Compliance.
• C)Perfusion.
• D)Resistance.

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Definitions:

Lac Operon

A genetic regulatory system found in bacteria and some viruses, controlling the metabolism of lactose.

Repressor Protein

A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, preventing the transcription of certain genes.

Intracellular Level

Pertaining to processes or reactions occurring within a cell.

Translation

The process by which the nucleotide sequence of an mRNA is converted into the amino acid sequence of a protein.