Cardiovascular System Overview Quiz

Test your understanding of the cardiovascular system with these cardiology quiz questions. Explore heart anatomy, functions, diseases, and more!

#1

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

Heart
Lungs
Blood vessels
Brain
#2

What is the primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?

To pump blood
To exchange gases
To filter waste products
To digest food
#3

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?

Transporting nutrients
Regulating body temperature
Producing hormones
Filtering waste products
#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of blood vessel?

Artery
Vein
Capillary
Lymphocyte
#5

Which of the following is responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood?

Hemoglobin
Plasma
Platelets
White blood cells
#6

Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

Vein
Artery
Capillary
Ventricle
#7

What is the name of the large artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

Aorta
Pulmonary artery
Carotid artery
Coronary artery
#8

What is the term for the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle?

Diastole
Systole
Cardiac output
Tachycardia
#9

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

Regular exercise
High blood pressure
Healthy diet
Normal cholesterol levels
#10

What is the name of the tiny blood vessels where gas exchange occurs between the blood and tissues?

Arterioles
Venules
Capillaries
Sinuses
#11

Which of the following is a symptom of heart failure?

Persistent coughing
Increased appetite
Rapid weight loss
Decreased heart rate
#12

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?

Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#13

What is the name of the condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat?

Atherosclerosis
Arrhythmia
Angina
Hypertension
#14

Which of the following statements about blood pressure is true?

Systolic pressure is the lower number
Diastolic pressure measures the force when the heart contracts
Normal blood pressure is typically 140/90 mmHg
Hypertension is defined as consistently low blood pressure
#15

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Cardiac arrest
Pulmonary embolism
Aneurysm
#16

What is the name of the condition where fatty deposits build up in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow?

Atherosclerosis
Thrombosis
Embolism
Hypertension
#17

Which of the following substances is primarily responsible for the clotting of blood?

Hemoglobin
Antibodies
Platelets
Insulin

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