IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC TISSUES AND ORGANS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

After running, Johnny experienced irregularities in his heart rate. This was an indication that the heart rate was altered. What is the medical term for this condition?

A	arrythmia
B	arteriosclerosis
C	heart failure
D	murmur

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -What Is an Arrhythmia? An arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat. It means your heart is out of its usual rhythm. It may feel like your heart skipped a beat, added a beat, or is “fluttering.” It might feel like it’s beating too fast (which doctors call tachycardia) or too slow (called bradycardia).

Detailed explanation-2: -Exercise-induced arrhythmia is a type of arrhythmia that is brought on by exercise. During exercise your level of adrenaline increase, which can cause your blood pressure to rise. Adrenaline is released from a gland while you exercise, and help you to have a faster reaction.

Detailed explanation-3: -An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm, where the heart beats irregularly, too fast or too slowly. A palpitation is a short-lived feeling of your heart racing, fluttering, thumping or pounding in your chest.

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