Select the Correct Description for Each of the Abbreviations

question 18

Multiple Choice

Select the correct description for each of the abbreviations.
-ACE inhibitors

• A) Ultrasound record of the heart
• B) External device used to stop a cardiac arrhythmia
• C) A bridge to transplant assist device for heart pump
• D) Sagging or prolapse of a left-sided heart valve
• E) Clot in a deep vein
• F) Electrical record of the heart
• G) Drugs to treat hypertension
• H) Lipoproteins carrying "good" cholesterol
• I) Heart attack
• J) Surgery to replace clogged arteries supplying blood to the heart muscle

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Definitions:

Hunger-Arousing Hormone

This refers to ghrelin, a hormone produced by the stomach, which signals the brain to promote the sensation of hunger.

Hunger-Suppressing Hormone

A hormone, such as leptin, that helps regulate appetite by signaling satiety to the brain and suppressing hunger.

Sleep Deprivation

A condition resulting from insufficient sleep, which can impair cognitive function, mood, and overall health.

Staying Asleep

The ability to maintain sleep throughout the night without frequent awakenings, crucial for restorative sleep and overall health.