Cardiovascular System Functions and Disorders Quiz

Kidneys are part of the renal system, not the cardiovascular system.

The left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body via the systemic circulation.

The cardiovascular system transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body.

Arrhythmia refers to irregular heart rhythms.

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Atherosclerosis is the accumulation of plaque in arteries.

The pulmonary vein carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.

High blood pressure increases the workload of the heart and damages the arteries.

Atherosclerosis is the narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.

A myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked.

LDL cholesterol contributes to plaque buildup in arteries.

Tachycardia is an abnormally fast heart rate.

The SA node initiates the electrical impulses that regulate heart rhythm.

Aortic aneurysm is the abnormal enlargement of the aorta.

Chest pain or discomfort is a common symptom of a heart attack.

Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure.

Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle.

Ventricular septal defect is a hole in the heart's septum.

An angiogram is an X-ray procedure to visualize blood vessels.