Anatomy and Physiology of Cardiovascular System Quiz

Explore the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system with these cardiology quiz questions. Challenge yourself now!

#1

Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiovascular system?

Heart
Lungs
Blood vessels
Kidneys
#2

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
#3

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

High blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
#4

Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Superior vena cava
#5

What is the main function of arteries in the cardiovascular system?

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
To carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
To exchange gases in the lungs
To filter waste products
#6

Which valve prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium?

Tricuspid valve
Pulmonary valve
Mitral valve
Aortic valve
#7

What is the pacemaker of the heart called?

Atrioventricular node
Sinoatrial node
Bundle of His
Purkinje fibers
#8

Which of the following hormones increases heart rate and blood pressure?

Insulin
Thyroxine
Epinephrine
Testosterone
#9

Which blood vessels have the smallest diameter in the circulatory system?

Veins
Arterioles
Capillaries
Venules
#10

What is the term for the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle?

Systole
Diastole
Arrhythmia
Cardiac output
#11

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Angina pectoris
Arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction
Cardiomyopathy
#12

What is the term for the volume of blood pumped out by each ventricle per minute?

Cardiac output
Stroke volume
Heart rate
Blood pressure
#13

What is the term for the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle?

Systole
Diastole
Arrhythmia
Cardiac output
#14

What is the name of the condition where there is a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries?

Atherosclerosis
Coronary thrombosis
Angina pectoris
Myocardial infarction

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