Cardiovascular Physiology and Assessment Quiz

Test your understanding of cardiovascular physiology with these assessment questions. Explore heart function, circulation, and related conditions.

#1

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

Heart
Lungs
Kidneys
Arteries
#2

What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

60-100 beats per minute
100-150 beats per minute
30-60 beats per minute
10-20 beats per minute
#3

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Vein
Capillary
Artery
Vena cava
#4

What is the term for the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle?

Systole
Diastole
Fibrillation
Palpitation
#5

What is the term for the sound produced by turbulent blood flow through narrowed vessels?

Cardiac output
Heart murmur
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
#6

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

Persistent cough
Severe headache
Chest pain or discomfort
Muscle cramps
#7

Which of the following is a function of the cardiovascular system?

Respiration
Digestion
Transportation
Sensation
#8

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the entire body?

Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Right atrium
#9

What is the term for the volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute?

Cardiac output
Stroke volume
Heart rate
Systolic volume
#10

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease?

Regular exercise
High blood pressure
Healthy diet
Normal cholesterol levels
#11

What is the primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?

Initiates electrical impulses
Transports oxygenated blood
Regulates blood pressure
Stores excess blood
#12

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
#13

Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Vena cava
#14

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?

Artery
Capillary
Lymphatic vessel
Vein
#15

Which of the following hormones increases heart rate and blood pressure?

Insulin
Cortisol
Epinephrine
Melatonin
#16

Which condition is characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries?

Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction
#17

What is the term for the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel?

Embolism
Thrombosis
Aneurysm
Hemorrhage
#18

What is the term for the abnormal rhythm of the heart?

Arrhythmia
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Aneurysm
#19

Which of the following is a condition where the heart's ventricles beat out of sync with the atria?

Arrhythmia
Ventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
Atrial flutter

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