Which of the Following Effects on the Cardiovascular System Would

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following effects on the cardiovascular system would a patient with a hypofunction of the parathyroid gland most likely exhibit?

• A) Hypertension
• B) Increased cardiac output
• C) Decreased contractility of heart muscle
• D) Dysrhythmias

Understand the concept of mechanisms in different contexts, including psychological, biological, and physiological systems.

Grasp the functional innervation of organs by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.

Recognize the role of stress-related hormones in physical health conditions such as obesity.

Comprehend the historical and cultural perspectives on the relationship between psychological processes and bodily states.

---

Definitions:

AIDS Cases

Instances of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a disease caused by HIV that leads to a severely compromised immune system.

Homosexuals

Persons who experience romantic or sexual attraction to members of their own gender.

IV Drug Users

Individuals who administer drugs directly into the bloodstream through injection, a practice associated with higher risks of infection and drug dependency.

Homophobic

Exhibiting or characterized by prejudice, discrimination, or hostility towards homosexual individuals and the LGBTQ+ community.