#1
What does the term 'cardiomegaly' refer to in medical terminology?
Enlargement of the heart
ExplanationCardiomegaly refers to an enlarged heart.
#2
What does the term 'myocardial infarction' commonly refer to?
Heart attack
ExplanationMyocardial infarction is commonly known as a heart attack.
#3
What is the term for a condition where there is an insufficient supply of blood to a part of the body?
Ischemia
ExplanationIschemia refers to inadequate blood supply to a part of the body.
#4
What is the medical term for the inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart?
Pericarditis
ExplanationPericarditis is the inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart.
#5
What is the medical term for a rapid, regular heartbeat often associated with fever or stress?
Tachycardia
ExplanationTachycardia is a rapid, regular heartbeat often linked with fever or stress.
#6
Which of the following is a common abbreviation for a medical procedure to examine the inside of the arteries?
Angiography
ExplanationAngiography is a procedure used to visualize the inside of arteries.
#7
What is the medical term for a rapid and irregular heart rate?
Tachycardia
ExplanationTachycardia refers to a fast and irregular heartbeat.
#8
Which of the following is a condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fluid in the lungs?
Pulmonary edema
ExplanationPulmonary edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the lungs.
#9
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
ExplanationHypertension refers to high blood pressure.
#10
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart?
Vena cava
ExplanationThe vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.
#11
What does the term 'arrhythmia' refer to in the context of the cardiovascular system?
Irregular heart rhythm
ExplanationArrhythmia is an irregular heart rhythm.
#12
Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
Pulmonary vein
ExplanationThe pulmonary vein transports oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
#13
What is the function of the mitral valve in the heart?
To prevent backward flow of blood into the left atrium
ExplanationThe mitral valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium.
#14
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body?
Left ventricle
ExplanationThe left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body.
#15
What is the purpose of the SA node in the heart's electrical system?
To control heart rate
ExplanationThe SA node controls the heart rate.
#16
Which of the following terms is associated with the outer layer of the heart?
Epicardium
ExplanationThe epicardium is associated with the outer layer of the heart.
#17
In the context of the cardiovascular system, what does the term 'stenosis' refer to?
Narrowing of a blood vessel or valve
ExplanationStenosis refers to the narrowing of a blood vessel or valve.