Cardiovascular System Functions and Disorders Quiz

Explore cardiology with 19 questions on functions, disorders, and terms. Test yourself now!

#1

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

Heart
Lungs
Kidneys
Blood vessels
#2

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body?

Left atrium
Left ventricle
Right atrium
Right ventricle
#3

Which of the following is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

Digestion
Respiration
Transportation
Excretion
#4

Which of the following is a condition characterized by irregular heartbeats?

Aneurysm
Angina
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
#5

Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
Venules
#6

What is the medical term for the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries?

Cardiomyopathy
Endocarditis
Atherosclerosis
Pericarditis
#7

Which of the following is responsible for transporting oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Vena cava
#8

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Regular exercise
High blood pressure
Healthy diet
Maintaining a normal weight
#9

What condition is characterized by a buildup of plaque in the arteries, leading to restricted blood flow?

Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction
#10

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris
Cardiac arrest
Coronary thrombosis
#11

Which of the following types of cholesterol is considered 'bad' cholesterol?

HDL
LDL
VLDL
IDL
#12

Which of the following conditions is characterized by rapid, irregular heartbeats?

Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Fibrillation
#13

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

Conduction of electrical signals
Pumping blood to the body
Filtering toxins from the blood
Regulating blood pressure
#14

Which of the following is a condition characterized by an abnormal enlargement of the aorta?

Aortic stenosis
Aortic aneurysm
Aortic dissection
Aortic regurgitation
#15

Which of the following is a symptom of a heart attack?

Sudden loss of vision
Chest pain or discomfort
Frequent urination
Cold sweats
#16

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
#17

Which of the following is a condition characterized by inflammation of the heart muscle?

Myocarditis
Endocarditis
Pericarditis
Cardiomyopathy
#18

Which of the following is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in the wall between the heart's chambers?

Atrial fibrillation
Ventricular septal defect
Patent ductus arteriosus
Coarctation of the aorta
#19

Which of the following is a procedure used to visualize the coronary arteries?

Angiogram
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Echocardiogram
Holter monitor

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