#1
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis?
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#2
Which of the following hormones increases heart rate and blood pressure during the 'fight or flight' response?
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#3
Which of the following enzymes is commonly used as a biomarker for myocardial infarction?
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#4
Which of the following is a primary risk factor for developing coronary artery disease?
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#5
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits on the inner walls of arteries?
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#6
What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
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#7
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a rapid, irregular heartbeat?
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#8
What is the term for the accumulation of excess fluid in the interstitial spaces of tissues?
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#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
#10
What is the term for the condition characterized by an abnormal enlargement of the heart muscle?
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#11
Which of the following substances plays a crucial role in the formation of a blood clot during the process of hemostasis?
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#12
What is the term for the condition in which a blood clot becomes dislodged and travels through the bloodstream?
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#13
What is the hallmark pathological feature of myocardial infarction (heart attack)?
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#14
Which of the following is a potential consequence of untreated hypertension?
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#15
In heart failure, which chamber of the heart often experiences dilation and dysfunction?
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#16
What is the term for the condition characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves?
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#17
What is the primary function of the coronary arteries?
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#18
Which of the following types of cardiomyopathy is characterized by abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, particularly the interventricular septum?
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#19
What is the term for the condition in which blood flow to a part of the heart is temporarily reduced or blocked, leading to chest pain or discomfort?
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