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An arteriole is a type of artery.
False
Cardiac output refers to the stoppage of cardiac circulation.
False
Arteriol(o) is defined as a sudden stoppage of cardiac circulation and cardiac output.
True
Cardiac output is the same as low cardiac output.
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Arteriole is another term for artery.
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Arteriosclerosis refers to the inflammation of the arteries.
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Arteriosclerosis is a condition characterized by the enlargement of the arteries.
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Arteriosclerosis is a type of blockage of the arteries.
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Arteriosclerosis is a medical term for the hardening of the arteries.
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Arteriosclerosis is unrelated to the hardening of the arteries.
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Atherosclerosis refers to inflammation of the arteries.
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Angiography refers to the blockage of the arteries.
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Atherosclerosis involves the accumulation of fatty plaque in the lining of the arteries.
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Angiography is used to diagnose atherosclerosis.
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Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries are inflamed.
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Veins carry blood away from the heart.
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The atrium is a type of blood vessel.
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Arterioles are a type of vein.
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The cardiovascular system is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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Veins filter waste products from the blood.
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A thrill is a condition characterized by congestion which is an abnormal accumulation of fluid.
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Imaging the heart using sound waves is called cardiac output.
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A thrill is a type of medical imaging technique.
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Echocardiography is a process of imaging the heart using sound waves.
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Cardiac output is a type of medical imaging technique.
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System Terminology
- An arteriole is a small artery that branches off from a larger artery.
- Cardiac output refers to the sudden stoppage of cardiac circulation and cardiac output.
Blood Vessel Functions
- Veins play a crucial role in carrying blood towards the heart.
Arteriosclerosis
- Arteriosclerosis is the hardening of the arteries.
- It does not refer to inflammation, blockage, or enlargement of the arteries.
Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty plaque or cholesterol in the lining of the arteries.
- It does not refer to inflammation or blockage of the arteries.
Angiography
- Angiography refers to the process of imaging the heart using sound waves.
Thrill
- A thrill is a condition characterized by congestion, which is an abnormal accumulation of fluid.
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