Medical Terminology and Cardiovascular System Physiology Quiz

Cardi/o refers to the heart in medical terminology.

The aorta functions by pumping blood to the body.

Cardiology is the medical specialty focused on heart diseases.

ECG stands for Electrocardiogram.

The pulmonary vein is not a chamber of the heart.

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure.

Arrhythmia is a condition characterized by irregular heartbeats.

Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.

The SA node in the heart generates electrical impulses.

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Diastolic pressure refers to the measurement of blood pressure when the heart is at rest.

Nausea or vomiting is a common symptom of a heart attack.

Platelets are responsible for clotting in blood.

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

Regular exercise is not a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Pulmonary edema refers to the accumulation of fluid in the lungs.