Basics of the Cardiovascular System Quiz

Explore the basics of the cardiovascular system with 17 questions. From heart chambers to blood vessels, assess your cardiology knowledge now!

#1

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

Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
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#2

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Transporting oxygen
Fighting infections
Producing antibodies
Regulating blood pressure
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#3

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
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#4

What is the main function of arteries?

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
To carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart
To exchange nutrients with tissues
To regulate blood pressure
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#5

Which hormone increases heart rate and blood pressure during times of stress or danger?

Insulin
Estrogen
Adrenaline
Testosterone
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#6

What is the name of the large artery that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

Pulmonary artery
Aorta
Pulmonary vein
Vena cava
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#7

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
1 answered
#8

What is the pacemaker of the heart called?

Aorta
SA node (sinoatrial node)
Pulmonary vein
Bundle of His
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#9

Which valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?

Tricuspid valve
Bicuspid valve
Pulmonary valve
Aortic valve
1 answered
#10

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
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#11

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

Smoking
High cholesterol
Regular exercise
Obesity
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#12

What is the term for the inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves?

Endocarditis
Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Atherosclerosis
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#13

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

High blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
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#14

Which blood vessels have the thinnest walls?

Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Venules
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#15

Which of the following is not a symptom of a heart attack?

Chest pain or discomfort
Shortness of breath
Increased appetite
Nausea or vomiting
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#16

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Cardiac arrest
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
1 answered
#17

What is the medical term for an irregular heartbeat?

Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
Hypertension
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