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What is the normal heart rate range in beats per minute?
What is the normal heart rate range in beats per minute?
- 40-80bpm
- 80-120bpm
- 60-100bpm (correct)
- 100-140bpm
Which structure does the impulse descend through in the interventricular septum?
Which structure does the impulse descend through in the interventricular septum?
- SA node
- Bundle of His (correct)
- Purkinje fibres
- AV node
Which of the following is not a cause of arrhythmias according to the text?
Which of the following is not a cause of arrhythmias according to the text?
- Certain drugs
- Electrolyte imbalances in the blood
- Excessive exercise (correct)
- Systemic disease
Which type of arrhythmia is characterized by an irregularity in heart rate?
Which type of arrhythmia is characterized by an irregularity in heart rate?
What is the main group of conditions included in cardiac arrhythmia according to the text?
What is the main group of conditions included in cardiac arrhythmia according to the text?
What is the role of Purkinje fibers in the heart?
What is the role of Purkinje fibers in the heart?
Which of the following is a cause of arrhythmias according to the text?
Which of the following is a cause of arrhythmias according to the text?
What type of arrhythmia is characterized by a decrease in heart rate?
What type of arrhythmia is characterized by a decrease in heart rate?
Which of the following is classified as an atrial arrhythmia?
Which of the following is classified as an atrial arrhythmia?
What is the normal heart rate range in beats per minute?
What is the normal heart rate range in beats per minute?
Adrenal glands are located bilaterally at the superior pole of each ______
Adrenal glands are located bilaterally at the superior pole of each ______
The primary glucocorticoid is ______
The primary glucocorticoid is ______
Peak levels of plasma cortisol occur around the time of waking in the ______
Peak levels of plasma cortisol occur around the time of waking in the ______
Cortisol acts as an insulin antagonist increasing blood levels and peripheral use of ______
Cortisol acts as an insulin antagonist increasing blood levels and peripheral use of ______
Synthetic glucocorticoids (cortisol-like drugs) are used in the treatment of many ______
Synthetic glucocorticoids (cortisol-like drugs) are used in the treatment of many ______
