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Basics of the Cardiovascular System Quiz

#1

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

Left atrium
Explanation

Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

#2

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Transporting oxygen
Explanation

Mainly responsible for transporting oxygen.

#3

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

Right atrium
Explanation

Receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

#4

What is the main function of arteries?

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
Explanation

Transport oxygenated blood away from the heart.

#5

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

Adrenaline
Explanation

Adrenaline increases heart rate and blood pressure.

#6

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

Aorta
Explanation

Carries oxygenated blood to the body.

#7

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

Arteries
Explanation

Carry blood away from the heart.

#8

What is the pacemaker of the heart called?

SA node (sinoatrial node)
Explanation

Responsible for initiating heartbeats.

#9

Which valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?

Tricuspid valve
Explanation

Separates right atrium and right ventricle.

#10

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Explanation

Condition of elevated blood pressure.

#11

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

Regular exercise
Explanation

Regular exercise reduces risk.

#12

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

Endocarditis
Explanation

Inflammation of heart lining.

#13

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

Regular exercise
Explanation

Regular exercise is a protective factor.

#14

Which blood vessels have the thinnest walls?

Capillaries
Explanation

Capillaries have the thinnest walls.

#15

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

Increased appetite
Explanation

Increased appetite is not a symptom.

#16

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Explanation

Medical term for a heart attack.

#17

What is the medical term for an irregular heartbeat?

Arrhythmia
Explanation

Medical term for irregular heartbeat.

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