Medical Terminology for Vascular and Cardiovascular System Quiz

Test your knowledge of vascular and cardiovascular terms with our quiz. From angiograms to CABG, challenge yourself now!

#1

What does the term 'angiogram' refer to in medical terminology?

Study of the heart's electrical activity
Imaging test for blood vessels
Measurement of blood pressure
Analysis of kidney function
#2

What is the medical term for inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves?

Myocarditis
Endocarditis
Pericarditis
Atherosclerosis
#3

Which term refers to the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period?

Electrocardiogram
Echocardiogram
Angiogram
Hemogram
#4

What does the term 'hypertension' commonly refer to in the context of the cardiovascular system?

Low blood pressure
Normal blood pressure
High blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
#5

What does the term 'bradycardia' indicate in the context of the cardiovascular system?

Fast heart rate
Irregular heartbeat
Normal heart rate
Slow heart rate
#6

Which vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?

Pulmonary artery
Aorta
Superior vena cava
Pulmonary vein
#7

What does the term 'thrombosis' indicate in the context of the vascular system?

Inflammation of blood vessels
Formation of a blood clot
Abnormal enlargement of a blood vessel
Irregular heartbeat
#8

Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart?

Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Lymphatics
#9

In the term 'cardiomyopathy,' what does the suffix '-myopathy' indicate?

Heart
Muscle
Blood
Vessel
#10

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

Transport deoxygenated blood
Supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle
Control blood pressure
Filter impurities from the blood
#11

In the term 'atrioventricular,' what does the prefix 'atrio-' represent?

Blood
Heart
Vein
Atrium
#12

Which of the following is a condition characterized by an irregular and rapid heartbeat?

Hypertension
Aneurysm
Arrhythmia
Ischemia
#13

What does the abbreviation 'CABG' stand for in cardiovascular surgery?

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Cardiac Arrhythmia Blockage Group
Circulatory Artery Balloon Guide
Chronic Atrial Bradycardia Generator
#14

What is the primary function of the pericardium in the cardiovascular system?

Facilitate blood flow
Filter impurities from blood
Provide oxygen to the heart muscle
Protect and cushion the heart
#15

What condition is characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, often associated with heart failure?

Pulmonary embolism
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary edema
#16

What is the medical term for the condition in which there is a lack of blood supply to a part of the heart muscle?

Atherosclerosis
Angina pectoris
Myocardial infarction
Ischemia
#17

Which of the following is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in the septum between the heart's upper chambers?

Aortic stenosis
Ventricular septal defect
Mitral valve prolapse
Coarctation of the aorta

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