The Frank-Starling Law Suggests That During Exercise, the

question 189

Multiple Choice

The Frank-Starling law suggests that during exercise, the

• A) flow of blood through the heart speeds up.
• B) heart is stretched and contracts more forcefully.
• C) veins expand to handle increased blood flow.
• D) heart fills to capacity with blood at each beat.
• E) valves in veins cannot prevent backflow.

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Definitions:

Integumentary

Pertaining to the skin and its appendages, which protect the body from external harm and assist in maintaining homeostasis.

Cyst/o

In medical terminology, a prefix relating to the bladder or a cyst, which is a fluid-filled sac or cavity in the body.

Tricuspid Valve

One of the heart's four valves, located between the right atrium and the right ventricle, functioning to regulate blood flow within the heart.

Osteitis

Inflammation of the bone, often resulting from infection, which can lead to bone pain, localized warmth, and erythema over the affected area.