The medical term anastomosis means:

The medical term anastomosis means:
 
  A) obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign substance or blood clot.
  B) surgical connection between blood vessels.
  C) temporary opening into the abdomen.
  D) quivering or spontaneous contraction of individual muscle fibers.

QUESTION 2

The endocrine system and the ________ work closely together to help maintain homeostasis.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 3

Another name for left-sided heart failure is:
 
  A) pulmonary edema.
  B) dyspnea.
  C) congestive heart failure.
  D) ejection fraction.

QUESTION 4

A/An ________ is a chemical transmitter that is released in small amounts and transported via the bloodstream to a target organ or other cells.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

QUESTION 5

The term used for any disease of the heart muscle is:
 
  A) atherosclerosis.
  B) cardiomegaly.
  C) arteriosclerosis.
  D) cardiomyopathy.

QUESTION 6

Write the correct meaning for BG:
 
  What will be an ideal response?