The Cardiac Muscle Becomes ________, or Lacking in Blood Supply

Question

The cardiac muscle becomes ________, or lacking in blood supply, when a coronary artery is blocked.
A) systolic
B) diastolic
C) anemic
D) ischemic

Accepted Answer

Ischemia refers to a lack of blood supply to a tissue, which can cause tissue damage or death in severe cases. In the context of a blocked coronary artery, the cardiac muscle may become ischemic due to reduced blood flow and oxygen supply, which can lead to a heart attack or other complications.