1. The _______________ system signals a myocardial infarction by pain in the chest, left shoulder, jaw, and back.
|
2. A myocardial infarction signals a disruption in _______________ of a region of the heart muscle.
|
|
|
3. The _______________ system normally delivers plenty of oxygen to the blood from which it is distributed throughout the body.
|
|
|
4. In a condition called _______________, insufficient oxygen is reaching tissues, in this case, the heart muscle.
|
|
|
5. The _______________ system supplies adequate nutrients to keep heart muscle healthy.
|
|
|
6. A myocardial infarction might lead to decreased cardiac output, which is likely to have an adverse effect on circulation to _______________ systems.
|
|
|
7. Through exercise, the _______________ system helps keep the cardiovascular system healthy by increasing the heart rate and thus strengthening the heart.
|
|
|
8. Heart rate and blood pressure are monitored and controlled by the _______________ system.
|
|
|
9. If the plaque lining a diseased coronary artery ruptures, a _______________ may form and may also grow and occlude the vessel.
|
|
|
10. The _______________ system protects the heart and other thoracic organs by housing them in a bony cage.
|
|
|
| Reveal Answers |