Chapter 5 Word Building_MT

What is atherosclerosis?

• A condition where the arteries become wider and flexible due to a buildup of plaque
• A condition where the veins become narrowed and hardened due to a buildup of plaque
• A condition where the arteries become narrowed and softened due to a buildup of plaque
• A condition where the arteries become narrowed and hardened due to a buildup of plaque

Define ischemia.

• Excessive blood flow to a part of the body
• Normal blood flow to a part of the body
• Lack of oxygen in the blood
• Insufficient blood flow to a part of the body

What is carditis?

• Inflammation of the heart muscle
• Inflammation of the lungs
• Inflammation of the kidneys
• Inflammation of the liver

Explain endocarditis.

• Inflammation of the outer lining of the heart
• A condition affecting the lungs
• Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.
• A type of skin rash

What is pericarditis?

• Inflammation of the pericardium
• Inflammation of the liver
• Inflammation of the lungs
• Inflammation of the pancreas

Define myocarditis.

• Inflammation of the liver
• Inflammation of the lungs
• Inflammation of the kidneys
• Inflammation of the heart muscle

What is asystole?

• Rapid electrical activity in the heart
• Absence of electrical activity in the heart
• Low blood pressure
• High heart rate

Define bradycardia.

• A slow heart rate
• A normal heart rate
• A fast heart rate
• An irregular heart rate

What is tachycardia?

• A rapid/fast heart rate

• A type of skin rash
• A respiratory condition
• A slow heart rate

Explain vasculitis.

• Hardening of the blood vessels
• Enlargement of the blood vessels
• Decrease in the number of blood vessels
• Inflammation of the blood vessels