Cardiovascular System Anatomy Quiz

Test your knowledge of cardiology with questions on heart chambers, blood vessels, and more. Check your understanding of cardiovascular anatomy!

#1

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

Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#2

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

Transportation of oxygen
Digestion of food
Production of hormones
Respiration
#3

What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

60-100 beats per minute
40-60 beats per minute
80-120 beats per minute
20-40 beats per minute
#4

Which of the following is NOT a major component of blood?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Plasma
Platelets
#5

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Inferior vena cava
#6

Which of the following is NOT a major blood vessel of the systemic circulation?

Aorta
Pulmonary vein
Carotid artery
Femoral artery
#7

What is the term for the contraction phase of the heart's pumping cycle?

Systole
Diastole
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
#8

Which valve prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium?

Mitral valve
Tricuspid valve
Aortic valve
Pulmonary valve
#9

What is the function of the SA node in the heart?

To regulate blood pressure
To conduct electrical impulses
To filter toxins from the blood
To produce red blood cells
#10

What is the term for the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart is relaxed and filling with blood?

Systole
Diastole
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
#11

Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Inferior vena cava
#12

What is the term for the medical condition characterized by a narrowing of the coronary arteries?

Myocardial infarction
Atherosclerosis
Angina pectoris
Arrhythmia
#13

Which of the following factors can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Smoking
Stress management
#14

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing atherosclerosis?

Regular exercise
Low cholesterol diet
Smoking
Maintaining a healthy weight
#15

Which of the following is NOT a component of the intrinsic conduction system of the heart?

SA node
AV node
Bundle of His
Purkinje fibers

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