#1
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
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#2
What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
2 answered
#3
What is the medical term for a condition characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits on artery walls?
2 answered
#4
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
2 answered
#5
What is the role of the pericardium in the cardiovascular system?
1 answered
#6
What is the main function of the atria in the heart?
1 answered
#7
Which term refers to the contraction phase of the heart's pumping action?
1 answered
#8
Which term describes the maximum pressure exerted by the blood against the artery walls during the contraction of the heart?
1 answered
#9
What is the function of the mitral valve in the heart?
1 answered
#10
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?
1 answered
#11
What is the term for the number of heartbeats per minute?
1 answered
#12
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
1 answered
#13
Which of the following is NOT a major blood vessel connected to the heart?
1 answered
#14
Which of the following is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
1 answered
#15
What is the term for the circulation of blood from the heart to the lungs and back?
1 answered
#16
Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart?
1 answered
#17
What is the term for an irregular heartbeat?
1 answered