Match each item to the correct description below.
-Space between the lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, and esophagus, among other structures.
A)Acute coronary syndromes
B)Chronotropic
C)Tamponade
D)Chemoreceptors
E)Mediastinum
F)Myocardial ischemia
G)Venous return
H)Baroreceptors
I)Calcium

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The mediastinum is the space between the lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, trachea, and esophagus, among other structures.

Answer: C
 Tamponade refers to the compression of the heart by fluid or blood within the pericardial sac, which can cause cardiac arrest.

Answer: F
 Myocardial ischemia is a condition where there is a decreased blood flow to the heart muscle, which can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, and even heart attack.

Answer: G
 Venous return refers to the volume of blood that is returned to the heart by the veins, and is an important determinant of cardiac output.

Answer: H
 Baroreceptors are specialized nerve cells that monitor changes in blood pressure and help to maintain homeostasis.

Answer: I
 Calcium is an important electrolyte that plays a key role in muscle contraction and many other physiological processes.

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