Cardiovascular Health and Physiology Quiz

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#1

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

High blood pressure
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
#2

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

To regulate blood pressure
To pump blood throughout the body
To produce red blood cells
To filter waste from the blood
#3

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypoglycemia
Hyperglycemia
#4

What is the normal resting heart rate for adults?

60-80 beats per minute
90-120 beats per minute
40-60 beats per minute
130-150 beats per minute
#5

What is the name of the device used to measure blood pressure?

Stethoscope
Thermometer
Sphygmomanometer
Otoscope
#6

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

Kidneys
Heart
Blood vessels
Blood
#7

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#8

Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

Vein
Artery
Capillary
Vena cava
#9

What is the name of the condition characterized by a buildup of plaque in the arteries?

Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
Embolism
#10

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
Hypertension
#11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heart failure?

Shortness of breath
Persistent coughing
Swelling in the legs
Chest pain
#12

What is the name of the valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?

Aortic valve
Pulmonary valve
Tricuspid valve
Mitral valve
#13

Which of the following conditions is characterized by irregular heartbeats?

Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Angina
#14

Which of the following vitamins is essential for maintaining cardiovascular health?

Vitamin A
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
#15

Which of the following factors can contribute to a healthy cardiovascular system?

High intake of saturated fats
Sedentary lifestyle
Regular aerobic exercise
Smoking tobacco

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