Cardiovascular System Processes Quiz

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

The main function is to circulate blood throughout the body.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor, but rather a protective factor.

Hypertension refers to high blood pressure.

The vena cava carries deoxygenated blood.

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

The valve is called the mitral valve.

Diastole is the relaxation phase.

Epinephrine increases heart rate and blood pressure.

Sudden loss of vision is not a typical symptom of a heart attack.

The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood.

Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot.

Nitric oxide is produced by the endothelium and helps regulate blood pressure.

High cholesterol is a risk factor for atherosclerosis.

Cold feet can be a symptom of peripheral artery disease.