Cardiovascular Health and Vascular Conditions 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 average resting heart rate for adults?

60-70 beats per minute
80-90 beats per minute
100-110 beats per minute
120-130 beats per minute
#3

Which of the following nutrients is essential for heart health and is found abundantly in fatty fish?

Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Omega-3 fatty acids
Calcium
#4

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction
Aneurysm
Angina pectoris
#5

Which of the following lifestyle factors is NOT associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease?

Regular physical activity
Healthy diet
Smoking
Maintaining a healthy weight
#6

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow?

Atherosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis
Thrombosis
Embolism
#7

What is the medical term for a transient loss of consciousness due to insufficient blood flow to the brain?

Syncope
Vertigo
Seizure
Coma
#8

What is the medical term for high cholesterol levels?

Hypercholesterolemia
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Hyperlipidemia
#9

Which of the following conditions results from a blockage or narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the heart?

Myocardial infarction
Atrial fibrillation
Stroke
Peripheral artery disease
#10

What is the primary function of the endothelium in blood vessels?

Regulating blood flow
Producing red blood cells
Storing excess nutrients
Digesting food
#11

What term is used to describe the condition where blood pressure is consistently elevated, often without symptoms?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Orthostatic hypotension
Hypertensive crisis
#12

Which imaging technique uses sound waves to visualize the heart and blood vessels?

MRI
CT scan
Echocardiography
PET scan
#13

What is the medical term for the condition where the heart's electrical system malfunctions, causing an irregular heartbeat?

Atrial fibrillation
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
#14

Which of the following arteries supplies oxygenated blood to the heart muscle itself?

Pulmonary artery
Aorta
Coronary artery
Carotid artery
#15

Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed to prevent blood clot formation?

Antibiotics
Antihistamines
Anticoagulants
Antidepressants
#16

Which of the following conditions involves the inflammation of the blood vessels and can affect various organs including the heart, lungs, and kidneys?

Atherosclerosis
Vasculitis
Thrombosis
Embolism
#17

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a sudden, severe headache, confusion, and difficulty speaking, and is caused by a burst blood vessel in the brain?

Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Ischemic stroke
Hemorrhagic stroke
#18

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease?

Leg pain or cramping during physical activity
Coldness or numbness in the extremities
Frequent nosebleeds
Slow healing of wounds on the feet or legs
#19

Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed to lower blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline?

Beta-blockers
ACE inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics

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