#1
Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
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#2
What is the primary function of the heart's atria?
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#3
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
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#4
Which vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart?
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#5
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation?
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#6
What is the medical term for an irregular heart rhythm?
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#7
Which valve separates the left atrium and left ventricle in the heart?
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#8
What is the term for the volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute?
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#9
What is the term for the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle?
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#10
Which component of blood is responsible for clotting and wound healing?
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#11
Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands during the 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure?
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#12
What is the term for the smallest blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, where exchange with tissues occurs?
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#13
Which part of the cardiovascular system is responsible for exchanging nutrients and gases with tissues?
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#14
What is the term for the upper chambers of the heart?
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#15
What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart?
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#16
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart relax and fill with blood?
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#17
Which of the following factors can contribute to atherosclerosis?
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