Match Each Definition with the Correct Term

question 50

Multiple Choice

Match each definition with the correct term.
-hepatectomy

• A)also known as piles
• B)surgical suturing of the liver
• C)progressive degenerative liver disease
• D)dry mouth
• E)surgical removal of all or part of the liver

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Definitions:

AV Node

The atrioventricular node, a part of the electrical conduction system of the heart that delays the signal before it passes to the ventricles.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, often referred to as the SA Node, is the natural pacemaker of the heart, responsible for initiating the heart's electrical impulses that regulate heartbeats.

Ectopic Focus

This term denotes an abnormal cluster of cardiac cells that generates heartbeats at an irregular rate or rhythm, different from the heart's primary pacemaker.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, a vital sign indicating breathing efficiency and metabolic activity.