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Question 51

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The term cardiomyopathy is defined as

A) disease of the heart muscle
B) enlargement of the heart
C) inflammation of the heart muscle
D) acute compression of the heart

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Question 52

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The term anemia is defined as

A) an excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes
B) the dissolution of erythrocytes
C) condition in which there is a reduction in the number of erythrocytes
D) condition in which pathogenic microorganisms enter the bloodstream

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Question 53

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The liquid portion of the blood in which cells are suspended is called

The ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall is called

The prefix that means slow is

A physician who studies and treats diseases of the veins is called a

The inability of the heart to pump enough blood through the body to supply the tissues and organs is called

A test to monitor anticoagulation therapy is

An anticoagulant agent is one that

The blood test for determining coagulation activity defects is called

The combining form angi/o is defined as

Match each item with the correct description below.

A blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrient-containing blood away from the heart is a(n)

A test that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress is a(n)

The condition that reduces the flow of blood through the coronary arteries to the myocardium and is a common cause of heart failure or myocardial infarction is called

A tumor composed of blood vessels is called

The cells that combat infection are called

The combining form atri/o is defined as

The largest lymphatic organ in the adult body is the

A disease of the arteries in the arms and legs resulting in narrowing or complete obstruction of the artery is called