_______ Occurs When Heart Tissue is Deprived of an Adequate

Question

_______ occurs when heart tissue is deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen and nutrients.
A) Mitral stenosis
B) Tachycardia
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Anemia

Accepted Answer

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when there is a blockage in the blood vessels that supply the heart, leading to ischemia (lack of oxygen) and damage to the heart muscle. Mitral stenosis is a condition where the mitral valve, which controls blood flow between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart, narrows and restricts blood flow. Tachycardia refers to a rapid heart rate, which may or may not be related to insufficient blood supply. Anemia is a condition where there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which can lead to poor oxygen delivery to tissues, but it is not specific to the heart.