Chronic Stress May Lead Directly to Cardiovascular Disease Because of the Repeated

question 18

Multiple Choice

Chronic stress may lead directly to cardiovascular disease because of the repeated release of which chemical?

• A) Histamine
• B) Catecholamines
• C) Cortisol
• D) Protease

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Definitions:

Lung Lobes

Divisions in the lungs, with three lobes in the right lung and two in the left, that facilitate respiratory functions.

Posterior Chest

The rear part of the chest, which includes the back of the rib cage and spine area, typically involved in respiratory assessments.

Auscultatory Site

A specific area on the body where internal sounds, such as heart or lung sounds, are best heard with a stethoscope.

Side-to-Side Comparison

A diagnostic approach where the function or structure of one side of the body is compared to the other to identify abnormalities.