Psychology 2036A/B Final: Psychology 2036 Final Exam Notes- Chapters & Key Quotes from Online Notes
19 Apr 2012
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Opening story- news reported dies from a heart attack. Caught many by surprise because it was believed that his condition had been under control. Measures taken by doctors and russert did not prevent the very thing that they were trying to avoid (a fatal heart attack) Coronary artery disease- a disease caused by plaque, a composite made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances that builds up in the arteries. Asymptomatic cad- no warning signs of illness. Stress test- measures the electrical activity of the heart while the individual exercises. Strong muscle that is the focal point of the body"s circulatory system. Circulates blood throughout the body which carries oxygen and other nutrients needed by the other organs and systems to function properly. Blood also carries carbon dioxide (waste) for the lungs to expel. Heart has two sides and a total of 4 chambers (2 per side)- 2 atria and 2 ventricles.
