Cardiovascular System Function and Dysfunction Quiz
Challenge yourself with these cardiology questions. Explore heart function, diseases, and more in this cardiovascular system quiz.
#1
Which of the following is not a major component of the cardiovascular system?
Heart
Brain
Blood vessels
Blood
#2
What is the primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?
To produce red blood cells
To filter waste from the blood
To pump blood throughout the body
To regulate body temperature
#3
Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#4
Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Superior vena cava
#5
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypotension
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
#6
Which of the following conditions is NOT considered a cardiovascular disease?
Hypertension
Diabetes
Coronary artery disease
Heart failure
#7
What is the term for the measurement of pressure exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries?
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Cardiac output
Pulse rate
#8
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
Cardiac tamponade
Arrhythmia
Aortic dissection
#9
What is the term for the condition characterized by an irregular heart rhythm?
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
#10
What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
To regulate blood pressure
To filter blood
To generate electrical impulses
To store excess blood
#11
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
High cholesterol
Regular exercise
Obesity
Smoking
#12
Which of the following substances is primarily responsible for the hardening and narrowing of arteries?
Hemoglobin
Cholesterol
Insulin
Adrenaline
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