Match each term below with its description.
-Chaotic and disorganized stimulation of the ventricle, making it unable to effectively pump blood
A)Asystole
B)Electrocardiograph
C)Perfusion
D)Ventricular fibrillation
E)Bradycardia
F)Heart block
G)Echocardiography
H)Ventricular tachycardia
I)Atrial fibrillation
J)Ejection fraction

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Ventricular fibrillation is the chaotic and disorganized stimulation of the ventricle, making it unable to effectively pump blood.

Answer: B 
 An electrocardiograph is a machine that records the electrical activity of the heart.

Answer: C 
 Perfusion refers to the delivery of blood and oxygen to the tissues of the body, including the heart.

Answer: H 
 Ventricular tachycardia is a rapid heartbeat originating in the ventricles, which can be life-threatening.

Answer: I 
 Atrial fibrillation is a rapid and irregular heartbeat originating in the atria, which can increase the risk of stroke and heart failure.

Answer: J 
 Ejection fraction is a measure of how much blood the heart is able to pump out with each heartbeat, and can be used to assess heart function.

The other terms are:
A) Asystole: a complete absence of cardiac electrical activity and contractions
E) Bradycardia: a slower than normal heartbeat
F) Heart block: a condition in which the electrical signals in the heart are delayed or blocked
G) Echocardiography: a non-invasive imaging technique that uses ultrasound to visualize the heart and its structures

Match Each Term Below with Its Description