Cardiovascular System Medical Terminology Quiz

Systolic pressure is the measurement of blood pressure in the arteries during the contraction of the heart.

The primary function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart is the conduction of electrical impulses.

Cardiology is the medical specialty that focuses on the study and treatment of the heart and blood vessels.

The left ventricle is the chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

ECG stands for Electrocardiogram in the context of the cardiovascular system.

The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Electrocardiography is the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period using electrodes placed on the skin.

Arteriosclerosis is characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits on arterial walls, leading to reduced blood flow.

The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body back to the heart.

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

The Frank-Starling mechanism in cardiovascular physiology is primarily associated with stroke volume control.

Cardiac arrest is the medical term for the cessation of the heartbeat and circulation.

Arterioles are the smallest arteries that branch out from larger arteries in the context of blood vessels.

Thrombus is the medical term for a blood clot that forms and remains in a blood vessel.