Cardiovascular System Structure and Function Quiz

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

The heart pumps blood to circulate oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.

Veins have valves that prevent the backflow of blood and ensure one-way flow toward the heart.

Ventricle is a chamber of the heart, not a type of blood vessel.

Sweating can be a symptom of a heart attack, along with chest pain and shortness of breath.

The vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

The average adult human heart rate at rest is 70-80 beats per minute.

The SA node initiates the electrical impulse that starts each heartbeat.

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

Hemoglobin binds with oxygen in the lungs and carries it to tissues throughout the body.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Systole is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart contracts to pump blood.

Regular exercise is beneficial and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Atherosclerosis is the condition where artery walls thicken and harden due to plaque buildup.

Smoking is a major risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

Weight gain can be a symptom of heart failure due to fluid retention.