Match each item to the correct description below.
-Amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation.
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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Venous return refers to the amount of blood flowing into the right atrium each minute from the systemic circulation.

Answer: F
 Myocardial ischemia is a condition where there is insufficient blood flow to the myocardium, resulting in reduced oxygen supply to the heart muscle.

Answer: A
 Acute coronary syndromes refer to a group of conditions that are caused by a sudden reduction in blood flow to the heart, including heart attack and unstable angina.

Answer: E
 The mediastinum is the central compartment of the chest that contains the heart, great vessels, thymus gland, and other structures.

Answer: D
 Chemoreceptors are specialized cells that detect changes in the chemical composition of the blood, such as changes in oxygen or carbon dioxide levels.

Answer: C
 Tamponade refers to a condition where there is excessive fluid in the pericardial space, which can lead to compression of the heart and reduce the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.

Answer: H
 Baroreceptors are specialized cells that detect changes in blood pressure and help regulate blood pressure by sending signals to the brain and the autonomic nervous system.

Answer: I
 Calcium is a mineral that plays an important role in muscle contraction, including the contraction of the heart muscle.

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