Cardiovascular System and Circulatory Function Quiz

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body.

The average resting heart rate for adults is 60-70 beats per minute.

The primary function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen in the circulatory system.

Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.

The term for the condition is angina, where there is a blockage in the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.

Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands in response to stress and can affect the cardiovascular system.

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

The medical term for high blood pressure is hypertension.

The circulatory system's purpose is the transportation of nutrients and oxygen in the human body.

Chest pain or discomfort is a symptom of a heart attack.

The exchange of oxygen and nutrients with body tissues occurs in capillaries.

The term for an irregular heart rhythm is fibrillation.

The mitral valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle in the heart.

The SA node regulates the heart rate in the heart.

High blood pressure can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis.

The medical term for the inflammation is endocarditis, which affects the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.

Echocardiography is commonly used to visualize the blood vessels and heart chambers.