#1
Which of the following is not a major component of the cardiovascular system?
#2
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
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#3
What is the average adult resting heart rate?
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#4
Which of the following is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart?
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#5
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
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#6
Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
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#7
What is the term for the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle?
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#8
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
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#9
Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands during the 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure?
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#10
What is the term for the volume of blood ejected by the heart in one contraction?
#11
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of a heart attack?
#12
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?
#13
What is the term for the condition in which fatty deposits accumulate in the inner lining of the arteries?
#14
Which of the following is a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
#15
What is the medical term for a rapid, irregular heartbeat?
#16
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
#17
What is the term for the inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's demands?
#18
Which of the following is a common risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and stroke?
#19
What is the term for the brief loss of consciousness caused by a temporary drop in blood flow to the brain?
#20
What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
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#21
What condition is characterized by the accumulation of plaque in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow?
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#22
What is the name of the valve that separates the left ventricle from the aorta?
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