#1
Which of the following is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
High blood pressure
Low cholesterol levels
Smoking
Obesity
#2
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
To transport oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells
To regulate body temperature
To produce hormones
To support movement and locomotion
#3
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
Transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells
Producing hormones that regulate metabolism
Removing carbon dioxide and other waste products from tissues
Regulating body temperature
#4
What is the name of the largest artery in the human body?
Pulmonary artery
Aorta
Coronary artery
Femoral artery
#5
What is the term for the measurement of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries?
Blood pressure
Heart rate
Pulse
Respiration rate
#6
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
#7
What is the medical term for a rapid heart rate?
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
#8
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoxemia
Hyperglycemia
#9
Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart?
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#10
What is the term for the period of relaxation of the heart during which it fills with blood?
Systole
Diastole
Atrioventricular node
Cardiac output
#11
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?
Sudden decrease in blood pressure
Severe headache
Numbness or tingling in the arms
Chest pain or discomfort
#12
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a buildup of plaque in the arteries?
Atherosclerosis
Emphysema
Osteoporosis
Cirrhosis
#13
Which of the following is a condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged?
Arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction
Heart failure
Angina
#14
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?
Shortness of breath
Persistent cough
Swelling of the ankles and legs
Chest pain