Cardiovascular System and Circulatory Pathway Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on heart anatomy, blood vessels, and common cardiovascular conditions in this cardiology quiz.

#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 red blood cells (erythrocytes)?

Transport oxygen
Transport carbon dioxide
Fight infection
Clot blood
#3

Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Vena cava
#4

What is the term for the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood?

Systole
Diastole
Contraction
Depolarization
#5

What is the name of the medical condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat?

Arrhythmia
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Angina
#6

Which of the following is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

High cholesterol
Regular exercise
Smoking
Obesity
#7

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

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Vena cava
#8

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

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Vena cava
#9

What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

50-60 beats per minute
70-80 beats per minute
90-100 beats per minute
110-120 beats per minute
#10

Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?

Red blood cells
White blood cells
Platelets
Plasma
#11

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Thrombosis
#12

What is the term for a blockage in one of the coronary arteries?

Myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris
Atrial fibrillation
Coronary thrombosis
#13

Which of the following hormones regulates blood pressure and electrolyte balance?

Insulin
Cortisol
Epinephrine
Aldosterone
#14

Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease?

Chest pain
Leg pain while walking
Shortness of breath
Headache
#15

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

Tricuspid valve
Pulmonary valve
Aortic valve
Mitral valve
#16

Which of the following is not a major coronary artery supplying the heart muscle?

Right coronary artery
Left main coronary artery
Circumflex artery
Radial artery
#17

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Cardiac arrest
Coronary artery disease
Myocardial infarction
Atrial fibrillation
#18

Which condition is characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac around the heart?

Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Endocarditis
Aortic stenosis
#19

Which term describes the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel?

Hemorrhage
Embolism
Thrombosis
Aneurysm

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