46. A 27-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 4-month history of tremors and heat intolerance; she has had a 5-kg (11-Ib) weight loss during this period. Physical examination shows proptosis and an enlarged thyroid gland. The relaxation phase of the deep tendon reflexes is shortened. Which of the following cardiovascular parameters will be decreased in this patient? A) Cardiac output B) Heart rate C) Myocardial contractility D) Systemic vascular resistance E) Systolic blood pressure

46. A 27-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a 4-month history of tremors and heat intolerance; she has had a 5-kg (11-Ib) weight loss during this period. Physical examination shows proptosis and an enlarged thyroid gland. The relaxation phase of the deep tendon reflexes is shortened. Which of the following cardiovascular parameters will be decreased in this patient? A) Cardiac output B) Heart rate C) Myocardial contractility D) Systemic vascular resistance E) Systolic blood pressure

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Chapter18: The Cardiovascular System: Blood

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