« previous next »

Author Question: In mitral regurgitation, the blood flows ________. A) away from the heart B) backward through ... (Read 60 times)

fbq8i

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 527
on: Jun 27, 2018
In mitral regurgitation, the blood flows ________.
 
  A) away from the heart
  B) backward through the valve
  C) sideways within the heart
  D) toward the valve

Question 2

A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of numbness and weakness on his left side. The doctor believes this patient is experiencing a stroke (irreversible death of brain cells due to the cutoff of blood supply to the brain).
 
  The correct abbreviation for this medical condition is:
   A. MRI
   B. CVA
   C. CAT
   D. CP


LVPMS

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A) This does not describe regurgitation.
B) Correct Regurgitat/o- means backward flow.
C) This does not describe regurgitation.
D) This does not describe regurgitation.

Answer to Question 2

B


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.

Did you know?

The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.

Did you know?

The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.

Did you know?

As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

ABO Blood Reactions Are Important in Transfusions ABO Blood Reactions Are Important in Transfusions
The pH of human blood ranges from 7.35 to 7.45. The pH of human blood ranges from 7.35 to 7.45.
Varicosis. (a) Varicose veins develop due to the failure of valves in the superficial veins of the l Varicosis. (a) Varicose veins develop due to the failure of valves in the superficial veins of the l
Blood Pressure Chart Blood Pressure Chart
Sequence of patient positions for heart auscultation Sequence of patient positions for heart auscultation
Blood tissue Blood tissue
Video: Cortisol (protein catabolism, gluconeogenesis, vasoconstriction & anti-inflammation)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library