Match the term, labelled
Match the term, labelled a. through g., with their correct characteristic.
-muscle mass that becomes excited and contracts as a unit
A)gap junction
B)HDL
C)functional syncytium
D)heart valve
E)pericardial sac
F)LDL
G)adenosine

Question

Match the term, labelled 
Match the term, labelled a. through g., with their correct characteristic.
-muscle mass that becomes excited and contracts as a unit
A)gap junction
B)HDL
C)functional syncytium
D)heart valve
E)pericardial sac
F)LDL
G)adenosine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Functional syncytium refers to muscle mass that contracts as a unit, such as the cardiac muscle.

Answer: D
 Heart valve refers to the structures that regulate blood flow within the heart.

Answer: E
 Pericardial sac refers to the membrane surrounding the heart that helps protect and lubricate the heart during movements.

Answer: A
 Gap junctions are the specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells that allow for coordinated electrical signaling and contraction.

Answer: F
 LDL refers to low-density lipoprotein, a type of cholesterol associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Answer: B
 HDL refers to high-density lipoprotein, a type of cholesterol associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.

Answer: G
 Adenosine is a molecule involved in heart function, including regulation of heart rate and blood flow.

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