Cardiovascular System Function and Dysfunction Quiz

The brain is not a part of the cardiovascular system.

The heart's main role is to circulate blood to all parts of the body.

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

The aorta carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

High blood pressure is medically termed hypertension.

Cardiac output is the volume of blood pumped by the heart in a minute.

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

The cardiovascular system is not responsible for producing hormones.

Diabetes is not classified as a cardiovascular disease.

Blood pressure measures the force of blood on artery walls.

A heart attack is medically known as myocardial infarction.

Arrhythmia refers to an irregular heart rhythm.

The SA node generates electrical impulses to regulate heartbeats.

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries.

Numbness or weakness in limbs is not a typical symptom of a heart attack.

Thrombosis is the formation of blood clots within blood vessels.

Lymphatic vessels are not part of the cardiovascular system.

Arrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm.

Aspirin is commonly used to thin the blood and prevent clotting.

Fever is not a typical symptom of heart failure.

Endocarditis is the inflammation of the inner lining of heart chambers and valves.

Aldosterone regulates blood pressure and fluid balance.

Infarction is the death of heart muscle tissue due to insufficient blood supply.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Cholesterol is a major factor in the hardening and narrowing of arteries.