Human Anatomy and Physiology Answers

Atrial fibrillation is a common symptom that only occurs with .

1. mitral stenosis

2. mitral regurgitation

3. aortic stenosis

4. aortic regurgitation

Which of the following is NOT the symptom of heart failure?

1. Headache.

2. Shortness of breath.

3. Fluid accumulation.

4. Chest pain.

Which of the following decreases blood volume by increasing the excretion of sodium and fluids?

1. renin.

2. digitalis.

3. nitroglycerin.

4. diuretics. 

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

1. Consumption of aspirin.

2. Cigarette smoking.

3. Elevated blood cholesterol.

4. Obesity stress

1. Why atherosclerosis is especially dangerous when found in the coronary arteries?

1. It can lead to coronary artery disease.

2. It can cause a heart attack.

3. It can restrict blood flow to the heart muscle.

4. It can cause myocardial infarction.

How many types of squamous tissue?

Why are Europeans and especially the English affected by asthma?

Briefly explain the digestion, absorption and utilization of protein in our body.

Trace of blood flow beginning with the left ventricle to the first digit of the left foot and back again

Short-term autoregulation of blood flow occurs at the level of ------------