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What are the normal ranges for pulse rate in healthy adults?
What are the normal ranges for pulse rate in healthy adults?
- 40 to 80
- 60 to 100 (correct)
- 100 to 140
- 120 to 160
Which body temperature measurement method shows a normal range of 37.5°C for healthy adults?
Which body temperature measurement method shows a normal range of 37.5°C for healthy adults?
- Oral temperature (correct)
- Forehead temperature
- Axillary temperature
- Tympanic temperature
What is the normal blood pressure range for healthy adults?
What is the normal blood pressure range for healthy adults?
- 130/90
- 140/100
- 120/80 (correct)
- 110/70
Which factor can affect body temperature according to the text?
Which factor can affect body temperature according to the text?
What is the volume of blood ejected with each heartbeat called?
What is the volume of blood ejected with each heartbeat called?
Which term refers to an increase in CO2 being the most powerful respiratory stimulant?
Which term refers to an increase in CO2 being the most powerful respiratory stimulant?
Which term describes the exchange of O2 and CO2 between the alveoli and blood?
Which term describes the exchange of O2 and CO2 between the alveoli and blood?
What controls rate and depth of breathing according to the text?
What controls rate and depth of breathing according to the text?
Which of the following is a common cause of secondary hypertension?
Which of the following is a common cause of secondary hypertension?
What is the primary characteristic of primary (essential) hypertension?
What is the primary characteristic of primary (essential) hypertension?
Which category of antihypertensive medications aims to decrease peripheral vascular resistance?
Which category of antihypertensive medications aims to decrease peripheral vascular resistance?
What is the role of ACE inhibitors in hypertension management?
What is the role of ACE inhibitors in hypertension management?
Which factor is responsible for the dissemination of heat by motion between areas of unequal density?
Which factor is responsible for the dissemination of heat by motion between areas of unequal density?
What is the normal pulse rate range for adolescents and adults?
What is the normal pulse rate range for adolescents and adults?
Which of the following statements about primary hypertension is true?
Which of the following statements about primary hypertension is true?
What do beta-adrenergic blockers primarily aim to block in the context of hypertension treatment?
What do beta-adrenergic blockers primarily aim to block in the context of hypertension treatment?
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Normal adult pulse rate
Normal adult pulse rate
60 to 100 beats per minute.
Normal oral temperature
Normal oral temperature
37.5°C is considered normal when measured orally.
Normal blood pressure
Normal blood pressure
A normal blood pressure reading is 120/80.
Factor affecting body temperature
Factor affecting body temperature
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Stroke Volume
Stroke Volume
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Stimulant: Increased CO2
Stimulant: Increased CO2
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Alveoli gas exchange
Alveoli gas exchange
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Breathing control center
Breathing control center
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Cause of secondary hypertension
Cause of secondary hypertension
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Primary hypertension cause
Primary hypertension cause
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Antihypertensive: Vasodilators
Antihypertensive: Vasodilators
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ACE inhibitors role
ACE inhibitors role
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Heat transfer by motion
Heat transfer by motion
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Normal pulse rate range
Normal pulse rate range
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Primary hypertension
Primary hypertension
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Beta-blockers target
Beta-blockers target
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