Human Cardiovascular System Quiz

Take this quiz to learn about heart chambers, blood vessels, cardiac cycle, and more! Test yourself on cardiology basics.

#1

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#2

What is the main function of arteries in the cardiovascular system?

To carry blood away from the heart
To carry blood towards the heart
To exchange gases with tissues
To regulate blood pressure
#3

Which of the following is NOT a major type of blood vessel?

Artery
Vein
Capillary
Atrium
#4

What is the average resting heart rate for adults?

60-80 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
20-40 beats per minute
150-180 beats per minute
#5

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

Left atrium
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Right ventricle
#6

Which blood vessel carries blood from the lungs to the heart?

Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Aorta
Vena cava
#7

Which of the following is NOT a major component of blood?

Plasma
Red blood cells
Platelets
Neurons
#8

What is the medical term for a 'heart attack'?

Cardiac arrest
Myocardial infarction
Atrial fibrillation
Coronary thrombosis
#9

Which of the following hormones increases heart rate and blood pressure during times of stress or danger?

Insulin
Glucagon
Epinephrine
Thyroxine
#10

What is the name of the valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle?

Aortic valve
Pulmonary valve
Tricuspid valve
Mitral valve
#11

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow?

Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Arrhythmia
Embolism
#12

What is the medical term for a 'low blood pressure'?

Hypertension
Hypotension
Atherosclerosis
Arrhythmia
#13

Which of the following blood vessels carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body tissues?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#14

Which of the following blood vessels has the smallest diameter?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Venules
#15

During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart relax and fill with blood?

Systole
Diastole
Ejection
Contraction
#16

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to blood pressure regulation?

Heart rate
Blood viscosity
Blood vessel elasticity
Digestive enzymes
#17

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

Smoking
Regular exercise
High cholesterol
Obesity
#18

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

Regulates blood pressure
Initiates the heartbeat
Coordinates the heartbeat
Filters blood
#19

Which of the following is NOT a component of the heart's electrical conduction system?

SA node
AV node
Purkinje fibers
Coronary artery
#20

What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?

Transporting oxygen to the cells
Producing hormones
Digesting food
Maintaining body temperature

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