Cardiovascular System and Medical Terminology Quiz

The liver is not part of the cardiovascular system.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

The trachea is the medical term for the windpipe.

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Cardiomegaly refers to an enlarged heart.

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Arrhythmia is a condition characterized by irregular heartbeat.

The SA node regulates heartbeat.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

A thrombus is a blood clot that forms within a blood vessel and remains attached to its place of origin.

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to transport nutrients and oxygen to cells.

Atherosclerosis involves the narrowing and hardening of arteries.

The pulmonary vein is responsible for transporting oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

The larynx is the medical term for the voice box.

Regulating blood pressure is not a function of the lymphatic system.

Angioplasty involves clearing a blocked artery.

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

The mediastinum is the space between the lungs.

Myocardial infarction commonly refers to a heart attack.

Endocarditis is inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.

Cardiomyopathy refers to weakness of the heart muscle.

Hypercholesterolemia refers to high cholesterol levels in the blood.

High levels of HDL cholesterol are not a risk factor for developing coronary artery disease.