Medical Terminology and Cardiovascular System Physiology Quiz

Test your knowledge on cardiology! Identify medical terms, heart functions, and cardiovascular diseases in this quiz.

#1

What does the term 'cardi/o' refer to in medical terminology?

Heart
Lungs
Liver
Kidneys
#2

Which of the following describes the function of the aorta?

Pumping blood to the body
Receiving oxygenated blood from the body
Pumping blood to the lungs
Receiving deoxygenated blood from the lungs
#3

Which of the following terms refers to the medical specialty focused on heart diseases?

Cardiology
Dermatology
Oncology
Neurology
#4

What does the abbreviation 'ECG' stand for?

Endoscopic Cholangiography
Electrocardiogram
Echocardiography
Endocardiography
#5

Which of the following is NOT a chamber of the heart?

Left ventricle
Right atrium
Pulmonary vein
Right ventricle
#6

What is the medical term for high blood pressure?

Hypotension
Hypertension
Hypoxemia
Bradycardia
#7

Which of the following is a condition characterized by irregular heartbeats?

Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Arrhythmia
Ischemia
1 answered
#8

What is the medical term for a heart attack?

Myocardial infarction
Angina pectoris
Coronary thrombosis
Cardiomyopathy
1 answered
#9

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

To regulate blood pressure
To generate electrical impulses
To filter toxins from the blood
To produce red blood cells
#10

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

Aorta
Pulmonary artery
Pulmonary vein
Coronary artery
#11

What is the term for the measurement of blood pressure when the heart is at rest?

Systolic pressure
Diastolic pressure
Pulse pressure
Mean arterial pressure
#12

Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack?

Severe headache
Nausea or vomiting
Rash on the skin
Joint pain
#13

Which component of blood is responsible for clotting?

Red blood cells
Platelets
White blood cells
Plasma
#14

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the accumulation of fatty deposits in the arteries?

Atherosclerosis
Thrombosis
Hypertension
Angina pectoris
#15

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

Obesity
High cholesterol
Regular exercise
Smoking
#16

What is the term for the accumulation of fluid in the lungs?

Pulmonary edema
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax
Emphysema
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