Why Are Men Who Have a Heart Condition Warned Not

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why are men who have a heart condition warned not to take Viagra?

• A)Viagra can cause the buildup of plaque in the arteries,leading to another heart attack.
• B)Viagra closes down the arteries to the heart to shunt the blood supply to the penis.
• C)Viagra increases blood flow to the penis through vasodilation which,combined with some cardiac medications,may dangerously lower blood pressure.
• D)Viagra shuts down the immune system in order to trick the body into sending more blood to the penis and this can open up the heart to increased infection rates.
• E)Viagra slows the beating of the heart and this could result in a heart attack.

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Definitions:

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary, non-striated muscle that is found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels.

Elastic Tissue

Connective tissue made of elastin fibers that allow tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Loose Connective Tissue

Loose connective tissue is a type of connective tissue characterized by loosely interwoven fibers that provide support and elasticity in various body parts.

Simple Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue consisting of a single layer of flat, scale-like cells, involved in functions like diffusion and filtration in various organs.