Human Cardiovascular Health and Fitness Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?

Regular exercise
Low blood pressure
High cholesterol
Adequate sleep
#2

Which nutrient is essential for maintaining healthy blood pressure?

Vitamin C
Calcium
Potassium
Iron
#3

What is the primary function of the atrioventricular (AV) node in the heart?

Generate electrical impulses
Conduct electrical signals between atria and ventricles
Pump blood to the body
Regulate blood pressure
#4

Which hormone is released by the adrenal glands during the 'fight or flight' response, increasing heart rate and blood pressure?

Insulin
Cortisol
Epinephrine
Thyroxine
#5

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

Conduct electrical signals between atria and ventricles
Generate electrical impulses
Pump blood to the body
Regulate blood pressure
#6

What does BMI stand for in the context of cardiovascular health?

Body Mass Index
Blood Movement Indicator
Balanced Metabolic Index
Biological Mass Increase
#7

Which exercise is most beneficial for improving cardiovascular fitness?

Weightlifting
Yoga
Running
Stretching
#8

What is the normal resting heart rate for adults?

60-70 beats per minute
80-90 beats per minute
100-110 beats per minute
120-130 beats per minute
#9

Which type of cholesterol is considered 'bad' for cardiovascular health?

LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein)
IDL (Intermediate-Density Lipoprotein)
#10

Which type of exercise is particularly beneficial for improving flexibility and reducing stress?

Cycling
Pilates
High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
Rowing
#11

What is the term for the condition where blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced or blocked?

Heart failure
Angina
Hypertension
Aortic stenosis
#12

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

Digestion
Transportation of nutrients and oxygen
Muscle contraction
Respiration
#13

What is the term for the condition where there is a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries?

Aneurysm
Arrhythmia
Myocardial infarction
Atherosclerosis
#14

What is the term for a sudden, severe increase in blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
#15

Which of the following is NOT a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases?

Smoking
Physical inactivity
Age
Unhealthy diet
#16

Which vitamin is crucial for the synthesis of blood clotting proteins and maintaining healthy blood vessels?

Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
#17

What is the medical term for inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves?

Myocarditis
Pericarditis
Endocarditis
Cardiomyopathy

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