Human Physiology and Biomedical Engineering in Cardiovascular Health Quiz

Left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

The average resting heart rate for adults is 70-80 beats per minute.

Assisting in immune response is not a function of the cardiovascular system.

Sudden chest pain or discomfort is a symptom of a heart attack.

Gender is not a risk factor for hypertension.

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Cardiac output refers to the volume of blood pumped by each ventricle per minute.

The SA node is responsible for the conduction of electrical signals in the heart.

Platelets are responsible for clotting.

The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

The mitral valve prevents backflow of blood into the left atrium.

Gas exchange occurs in the capillaries.

Myocardial infarction refers to the blockage of blood flow to a part of the heart muscle, leading to tissue damage.

Atherosclerosis is characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits in the inner lining of arteries.