Cardiovascular System Assessment Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions about the heart, blood vessels, and related conditions. Evaluate your understanding of the cardiovascular system.

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Which of the following is not a major component of the cardiovascular system?

Heart

Lungs

Brain

Blood vessels

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Left atrium

Right atrium

Left ventricle

Right ventricle

What is the average adult resting heart rate?

60-80 beats per minute

100-120 beats per minute

40-60 beats per minute

20-30 beats per minute

Which of the following is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart?

Veins

Arteries

Capillaries

Venules

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypotension

Hypertension

Hypoxia

Bradycardia

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Veins

Arteries

Capillaries

Venules

What is the term for the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle?

Systole

Diastole

Arrhythmia

Palpitation

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

High cholesterol

Regular exercise

Smoking

Obesity

Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands during the 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure?

Insulin

Cortisol

Adrenaline

Testosterone

#10

What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?

To regulate blood pressure

To conduct electrical impulses

To filter blood

To pump blood to the body

#11

What condition is characterized by the accumulation of plaque in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow?

Atherosclerosis

Arthritis

Osteoporosis

Diabetes

#12

What is the name of the valve that separates the left ventricle from the aorta?

Aortic valve

Pulmonary valve

Tricuspid valve

Mitral valve