#1
Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
High HDL cholesterol
Low LDL cholesterol
High blood pressure
Regular physical activity
#2
What is the role of arteries in the cardiovascular system?
To carry blood away from the heart
To carry blood back to the heart
To regulate blood pressure
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
#3
Which type of cholesterol is known as 'bad' cholesterol?
HDL cholesterol
LDL cholesterol
Total cholesterol
Triglycerides
#4
What is the term for the condition where there is a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries?
Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Aneurysm
Thrombosis
#5
Which of the following is a primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Regulating body temperature
Transporting nutrients and oxygen
Producing hormones
Filtering waste products
#6
Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?
Sudden loss of vision
Sudden chest pain or discomfort
Sudden joint pain
Sudden headache
#7
What does the term 'cardiovascular' refer to?
The heart and the lungs
The heart and the blood vessels
The lungs and the blood vessels
The heart, the lungs, and the blood vessels
#8
What is the function of the heart's valves?
To regulate blood pressure
To prevent blood from flowing backward
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
To carry blood away from the heart
#9
Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Smoking
High cholesterol levels
Obesity
Age
#10
Which of the following is a treatment option for high blood pressure?
Regular exercise
High-sodium diet
Sedentary lifestyle
Smoking
#11
Which of the following conditions is characterized by irregular heartbeats?
Angina
Atherosclerosis
Arrhythmia
Heart failure
#12
What is the medical term for a 'mini-stroke'?
Aneurysm
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Hemorrhagic stroke
Ischemic stroke
#13
What is the term for the measurement of pressure in the arteries when the heart beats?
Diastolic blood pressure
Systolic blood pressure
Pulse pressure
Mean arterial pressure
#14
Which of the following is a common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Chest pain
Leg pain while walking
Sudden severe headache
Shortness of breath
#15
Which of the following is a common complication of untreated high blood pressure?
Heart attack
Stroke
Kidney failure
All of the above