Cardiovascular System Terminology Quiz

Challenge yourself with these cardiology questions. Test your understanding of heart anatomy, blood vessels, and cardiovascular diseases in this quiz.

#1

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Vein
Artery
Capillary
Vena cava
3 answered
#2

What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?

Conducting electrical impulses to the atria
Purifying blood
Regulating blood pressure
Producing red blood cells
2 answered
#3

What is the medical term for a condition characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits on artery walls?

Atherosclerosis
Hemophilia
Osteoporosis
Cirrhosis
2 answered
#4

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

Transporting oxygen
Digesting food
Filtering toxins
Producing hormones
2 answered
#5

What is the role of the pericardium in the cardiovascular system?

Regulating blood pressure
Producing red blood cells
Providing protection and support for the heart
Pumping blood to the lungs
1 answered
#6

What is the main function of the atria in the heart?

Pumping blood to the lungs
Receiving blood from the body
Pumping blood to the body
Receiving blood from the lungs
1 answered
#7

Which term refers to the contraction phase of the heart's pumping action?

Diastole
Systole
Hemostasis
Bradycardia
1 answered
#8

Which term describes the maximum pressure exerted by the blood against the artery walls during the contraction of the heart?

Diastolic pressure
Systolic pressure
Hypotension
Tachycardia
1 answered
#9

What is the function of the mitral valve in the heart?

Preventing backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium
Regulating blood sugar levels
Filtering impurities from the blood
Conducting electrical impulses in the heart
1 answered
#10

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

Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
1 answered
#11

What is the term for the number of heartbeats per minute?

Blood pressure
Cardiac output
Heart rate
Respiratory rate
1 answered
#12

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Arrhythmia
Myocarditis
Myocardial infarction
Aneurysm
1 answered
#13

Which of the following is NOT a major blood vessel connected to the heart?

Aorta
Pulmonary artery
Carotid artery
Renal vein
1 answered
#14

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

Regular exercise
High blood pressure
Adequate vitamin C intake
Low cholesterol levels
1 answered
#15

What is the term for the circulation of blood from the heart to the lungs and back?

Systemic circulation
Pulmonary circulation
Coronary circulation
Renal circulation
1 answered
#16

Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Vena cava
1 answered
#17

What is the term for an irregular heartbeat?

Arrhythmia
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Palpitation
1 answered

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