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Common Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

Question 4 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science Concepts - PE361

What is the term for a heart rate that is too fast?

Answer
A
hypertension
B
systolic
C
bradycardia
D
tachycardia

Explanation

A heart rate that is faster than normal is called tachycardia, so the correct choice is tachycardia. Bradycardia means an abnormally slow heart rate; hypertension refers to high blood pressure, and systolic describes the pressure when the heart contracts.

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