Circulatory System and Heart Function Quiz

Test your knowledge on heart anatomy, blood circulation, and cardiovascular health with these cardiology quiz questions.

#1

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Veins
Capillaries
Arteries
Venules
#2

What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

60-80 beats per minute
90-120 beats per minute
30-40 beats per minute
140-160 beats per minute
#3

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

Conduct electrical impulses to the atrioventricular (AV) node
Initiate the heartbeat by generating electrical signals
Regulate blood pressure
Control the release of hormones
#4

Which component of blood is responsible for clotting and preventing excessive bleeding?

Red blood cells
Platelets
White blood cells
Plasma
#5

What is the term for the contraction phase of the heart's pumping action?

Diastole
Systole
Arrhythmia
Bradycardia
#6

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Transport oxygen
Fight infections
Clotting blood
Produce antibodies
#7

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

Left atrium
Right ventricle
Left ventricle
Right atrium
#8

Which hormone is responsible for increasing heart rate and blood pressure during the 'fight or flight' response?

Insulin
Cortisol
Adrenaline
Thyroxine
#9

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Arrhythmia
Angina pectoris
Myocardial infarction
Cardiac arrest
#10

Which blood type is known as the universal donor?

A
B
AB
O
#11

What is the function of the pericardium?

Filter impurities from the blood
Produce red blood cells
Protect and lubricate the heart
Initiate blood clotting
#12

What is the purpose of the valves in the heart?

Regulate blood pressure
Prevent backflow of blood
Produce hormones
Initiate electrical impulses
#13

What condition results from a blockage in the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle?

Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Myocardial infarction
Arrhythmia
#14

Which blood vessels have the thinnest walls, allowing for the exchange of nutrients and gases with tissues?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#15

What is the term for the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries?

Blood pressure
Heart rate
Pulse rate
Cardiac output
#16

Which condition is characterized by an irregular and rapid heartbeat?

Bradycardia
Atrial fibrillation
Hypertension
Angina pectoris
#17

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

Digestion
Transport nutrients and oxygen
Respiration
Excretion

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