Cardiovascular System and Hypertension Quiz

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#1

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

Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
#2

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

120/80 mmHg
140/90 mmHg
100/60 mmHg
160/100 mmHg
#3

What is the term for the number of times the heart beats per minute?

Blood pressure
Cardiac output
Heart rate
Stroke volume
#4

Which of the following lifestyle changes can help manage hypertension?

Reducing sodium intake
Increasing alcohol consumption
Avoiding physical activity
Smoking cessation
#5

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

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Superior vena cava
#6

Which of the following conditions is characterized by irregular heartbeats?

Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
Aneurysm
#7

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

Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Obesity
Adequate sleep
#8

What is the term for high blood pressure persistently exceeding normal levels?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoxemia
Hyperglycemia
#9

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
#10

Which of the following statements about cholesterol is true?

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is considered 'good' cholesterol.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is considered 'bad' cholesterol.
Cholesterol is only found in animal products.
Cholesterol is essential for the body's cell structure and function.
#11

Which condition occurs when there is a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, narrowing blood flow?

Heart failure
Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral artery disease
#12

Which hormone regulates blood pressure and fluid balance?

Estrogen
Testosterone
Aldosterone
Insulin
#13

Which medication class is commonly used to treat hypertension by relaxing blood vessels?

Diuretics
Beta-blockers
ACE inhibitors
Calcium channel blockers

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