Which of the Following Terms Describes a Measure of the Heart's

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes a measure of the heart's efficiency in terms of oxygen delivered or consumed?

• A) Oxygen transfer
• B) Oxygen pulse
• C) Oxygen delivery
• D) Oxygen consumption

---

Definitions:

Primary Afferents

Sensory neurons that convey impulses from the skin to the spinal cord.

Peripheral Nervous System

Part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, involved in connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers in the nervous system that transmit signals between neurons or between neurons and muscles.

Sensor Afferents

Nerves that carry sensory signals from the periphery of the body towards the central nervous system.