Cardiovascular System Disorders Quiz

Challenge yourself with these cardiology questions. Test your understanding of heart diseases, risk factors, and medical terminology in this quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular diseases?

Regular physical activity
High blood pressure
Balanced diet
Adequate sleep
2 answered
#2

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypoglycemia
Hemorrhage
1 answered
#3

What is the leading cause of death globally?

Cancer
Cardiovascular disease
Respiratory diseases
Infectious diseases
1 answered
#4

Which of the following substances is primarily responsible for the hardening and narrowing of arteries in atherosclerosis?

Calcium
Cholesterol
Sodium
Potassium
1 answered
#5

Which of the following is NOT a type of cardiovascular disease?

Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Pneumonia
Heart failure
1 answered
#6

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Angina pectoris
1 answered
#7

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

Right atrium
Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
1 answered
#8

What is the term for the condition where there is a buildup of plaque in the arteries?

Arteriosclerosis
Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis
1 answered
#9

Which of the following is a common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD)?

Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Leg pain while walking
Blurred vision
1 answered
#10

What is the primary function of cholesterol in the body?

Regulating body temperature
Building cell membranes
Producing energy
Neutralizing toxins
1 answered
#11

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated hypertension?

Hypoglycemia
Heart attack
Anemia
Osteoporosis
1 answered
#12

Which of the following is a diagnostic test used to measure heart activity through electrodes attached to the skin?

MRI scan
Echocardiogram
Electrocardiogram
CT scan
1 answered
#13

Which of the following is a symptom of congestive heart failure?

Increased energy levels
Persistent coughing
Low blood pressure
Decreased heart rate
1 answered
#14

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

Conduct electrical impulses to the ventricles
Regulate heart rate
Pump blood to the lungs
Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
1 answered
#15

Which of the following is a type of cardiac arrhythmia characterized by rapid, irregular heartbeat?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular tachycardia
Bradycardia
Sinus arrhythmia
1 answered
#16

What is the name of the valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle in the heart?

Tricuspid valve
Mitral valve
Pulmonary valve
Aortic valve
1 answered
#17

Which of the following is NOT a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease?

Smoking
Obesity
Regular exercise
High cholesterol
1 answered
#18

What is the term for the condition where the heart muscle does not receive enough blood?

Angina pectoris
Cardiomyopathy
Myocarditis
Endocarditis
1 answered
#19

What is the name of the large artery that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

Pulmonary artery
Carotid artery
Aorta
Coronary artery
1 answered

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