An Important Social Trend Is the Continued Concern for Health

question 46

Multiple Choice

An important social trend is the continued concern for health and well-being in the United States.This is most likely evidenced by

• A)the increased sales of Cigar Aficionado magazine.
• B)First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative to eliminate childhood obesity.
• C)the opening of more Starbucks coffee boutiques in supermarkets.
• D)the upsizing of menu items at fast food restaurants.
• E)the introduction of tablet devices such as the iPad.

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Definitions:

Tachycardia

Abnormal rapidity of heart action.

Purkinje Fibers

Specialized fibers in the heart's ventricles that help coordinate the heart's contractions by conducting electrical impulses.

Repolarization

The process by which cells, especially heart and nerve cells, restore their membrane potential to a resting state after depolarization.

Electrocardiogram

A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to assess its health and functionality.