Biology
Geetika's mother has certain ailments of the heart. She is often very stressed and has anxiety. Sometimes, she experiences her heart beating too hard or too fast and occasionally even skipping a beat. Which of the following heart-related conditions explains her problem ?
- Hypertension
- Heart attack
- Palpitations
- Cardiac arrest
Circulatory System
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Answer
Palpitations
Reason — Palpitations are caused by stress or anxiety. Sometimes certain types of food may also cause palpitations.
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