Cardiovascular System Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Question 1

In the cardiovascular system, which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

Accepted Answer

Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

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Lymphatic vessels

Question 2

What is the main purpose of the sinoatrial (SA) node in the heart's rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Starting and controlling electrical signals for the heartbeat.

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Changing blood pressure to keep blood flowing.

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Moving blood from the heart through blood vessels.

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Stopping blood from going back into the heart's chambers.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?

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Producing hormones

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Distributing oxygen and nutrients

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Transporting waste products

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Regulating body temperature

Question 4

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

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Aorta

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Pulmonary artery

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Vena cava

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Capillary

Question 5

Which valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle from the aorta during ventricular systole?

Accepted Answer

Aortic valve

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Mitral valve

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Pulmonary valve

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Tricuspid valve

Question 6

Which heart valve closes during ventricular systole to prevent blood from flowing back into the left atrium?

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Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

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Aortic valve

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the cardiovascular system?

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Produce red blood cells

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Transport nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to cells

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Remove waste products from cells

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Regulate body temperature

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cardiovascular system?

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Producing enzymes

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Transporting oxygen and nutrients

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Eliminating waste products

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Regulating body temperature

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the cardiovascular system?

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Providing immune protection against pathogens

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Transporting oxygen and nutrients to tissues

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Removing waste products from cells

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Regulating body temperature

Question 10

What is the main purpose of the heart?

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Pump oxygen-rich blood through the body

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Return oxygen-poor blood to the lungs

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Create white blood cells

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Control blood pressure

Question 11

What function sets the lymphatic system apart from the cardiovascular system?

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Drains excess fluid from tissues

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Pumps blood through the body

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Filters blood and removes waste

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Delivers nutrients and oxygen to cells

Question 12

Which heart valve prevents blood from flowing back from the aorta into the left ventricle?

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Aortic valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Mitral valve

Question 13

In which order does blood flow through the heart's chambers?

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Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle

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Right ventricle, right atrium, left ventricle, left atrium

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Left atrium, left ventricle, right atrium, right ventricle

Question 14

What is a typical symptom of stable angina?

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Chest discomfort relieved by rest or nitroglycerin

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Sudden, severe chest pain radiating down the left arm

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Shortness of breath and fatigue with minimal exertion

Question 15

Which heart valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle from the aorta during contraction?

Accepted Answer

Aortic valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

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Mitral valve

Question 16

In an electrocardiogram (ECG), which waveform deflection indicates the electrical activation of the ventricles?

Accepted Answer

QRS complex

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P wave

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T wave

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U wave

Question 17

Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body's organs and tissues?

Accepted Answer

Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

Question 18

Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves the filling of the ventricles with blood?

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Diastole

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Systole

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Atrial systole

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Ventricular repolarization

Question 19

Which heart valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle from the aorta during ventricular contraction?

Accepted Answer

Aortic valve

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Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Physical activity

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Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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Elevated cholesterol levels

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Smoking

Question 21

Which of the following is a respiratory disorder, unlike the others which are major cardiovascular disorders?

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Influenza

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Coronary artery disease

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Heart failure

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Stroke

Question 22

In normal circulation, which heart chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

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Left atrium

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Right atrium

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Right ventricle

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Left ventricle

Question 23

Which heart valve prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium when the right ventricle contracts?

Accepted Answer

Tricuspid valve

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Aortic valve

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Mitral valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 24

Which symptom is most commonly experienced during an angina attack?

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Chest pain or discomfort

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Shortness of breath

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Nausea or vomiting

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Sweating

Question 25

During ventricular systole, which heart valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle from the aorta?

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Aortic valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Mitral valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 26

During systole, what is the primary physiological event that occurs in the cardiac muscle?

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Ventricular muscle contraction

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Ventricular muscle repolarization

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Atrial muscle relaxation

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Ventricular filling with blood

Question 27

Starting with the right atrium, trace the correct path of blood flow through the heart, including the lungs and both ventricles.

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Right atrium -> right ventricle -> lungs -> left atrium -> left ventricle

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Right atrium -> right ventricle -> left ventricle -> left atrium

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Left atrium -> left ventricle -> right ventricle -> right atrium

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Left ventricle -> left atrium -> right ventricle -> right atrium

Question 28

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

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Eating a healthy diet

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Smoking

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Physical inactivity

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Obesity

Question 29

What is a primary function of the pulmonary circulation?

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Remove carbon dioxide from the body

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Deliver oxygenated blood to the body's tissues

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Regulate body temperature

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Produce red blood cells

Question 30

Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Accepted Answer

Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

Question 31

Which cardiovascular disorder involves the narrowing or blockage of arteries in the brain, increasing the risk of a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

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Coronary Artery Disease

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Heart Failure

Question 32

After ventricular systole, which phase of the cardiac cycle occurs, marked by the ventricles relaxing and filling with blood?

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Ventricular diastole

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Atrial systole

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Atrial diastole

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Cardiac arrest

Question 33

On a standard 12-lead electrocardiogram, which deflection corresponds to the electrical activity of the ventricles contracting?

Accepted Answer

QRS complex

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P wave

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T wave

Question 34

What heart valve stops blood from flowing back into the left ventricle when it contracts?

Accepted Answer

Aortic valve

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Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

Question 35

On an electrocardiogram (ECG), what does the QRS complex represent?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular depolarization

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Atrial depolarization

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Ventricular repolarization

Question 36

In a standard ECG, which deflection corresponds to the electrical depolarization of the atria?

Accepted Answer

P wave

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QRS complex

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T wave

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U wave

Question 37

How does ECG interpretation contribute to the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular conditions like heart attacks and irregular heartbeats?

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ECG interpretation helps guide treatment decisions by providing information about the underlying heart condition.

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ECG interpretation is the only diagnostic tool needed for cardiovascular disorders.

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ECG interpretation can only detect irregular heartbeats, not other heart problems.

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ECG interpretation is only done in special hospital settings.

Question 38

Which of the following correctly describes the structural differences between arteries, veins, and capillaries?

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Arteries: thick walls, narrow lumens; Veins: thin walls, wide lumens

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Capillaries: thick walls, narrow lumens; Veins: thin walls, wide lumens

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Arteries: thin walls, narrow lumens; Capillaries: thick walls, wide lumens

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Veins: thick walls, narrow lumens; Capillaries: thin walls, wide lumens

Question 39

Question: How do advanced imaging techniques like echocardiography and cardiac MRI contribute to diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disorders?

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Option 1: They provide detailed images of the heart and blood vessels, helping doctors make accurate diagnoses and create personalized treatment plans.

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They are mainly used for research and have limited practical use in cardiovascular medicine.

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They are mainly used for research and have limited practical use in cardiovascular medicine.

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They are mainly used for research and have limited practical use in cardiovascular medicine.

Question 40

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

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Regular exercise

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High blood pressure

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High cholesterol

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Diabetes

Question 41

Which artery provides oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery

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Pulmonary artery

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Aorta

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Pulmonary vein

Question 42

Which sequence of electrical events occurs during the cardiac cycle?

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SA node → AV node → Bundle of His → Purkinje fibers

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AV node → SA node → Bundle of His → Purkinje fibers

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Bundle of His → AV node → SA node → Purkinje fibers

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Purkinje fibers → Bundle of His → AV node → SA node

Question 43

Which ECG pattern is characteristic of sinus tachycardia?

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Regular, narrow QRS complexes at 100-150 bpm

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Regular, narrow QRS complexes at 60-100 bpm

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Irregular, wide QRS complexes at over 150 bpm

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Regular, narrow QRS complexes at less than 60 bpm

Question 44

Which of the following is a known risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

Elevated cholesterol levels

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Regular physical activity

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Intake of antioxidant-rich foods

Question 45

Which blood vessels return oxygen-depleted blood to the heart?

Accepted Answer

Veins

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Arteries

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Capillaries

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Lymphatic vessels

Question 46

Which non-invasive imaging technique uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of the heart's structure and function?

Accepted Answer

Echocardiography

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Cardiac catheterization

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Electrocardiography (ECG)

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question 47

Which calcium channel blocker is used to treat hypertension and angina?

Accepted Answer

Amlodipine

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Digoxin

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Atenolol

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Warfarin

Question 48

Which potential risk is associated with stem cell therapy for cardiovascular diseases?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of arrhythmias

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Improved heart function

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Reduced risk of heart failure

Question 49

Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the rest of the body?

Accepted Answer

Left ventricle

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Right atrium

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Right ventricle

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Left atrium

Question 50

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygen-poor blood towards the heart?

Accepted Answer

Veins

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Arteries

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Capillaries

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Lymphatics

Question 51

A blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg is considered:

Accepted Answer

Normal

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Hypotension

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Prehypertension

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Hypertension

Question 52

Which blood group can donate red blood cells to all other blood groups?

Accepted Answer

O-

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A+

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B+

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AB+

Question 53

The electrical impulses that coordinate the heart's contractions originate from the:

Accepted Answer

Sinoatrial node

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Atrioventricular node

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Bundle of His

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Purkinje fibers

Question 54

Which of the following conditions involves inflammation and narrowing of the arteries?

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Atherosclerosis

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Arrhythmia

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Congestive heart failure

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Hypertension

Question 55

The primary function of red blood cells is to transport:

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Nutrients

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Waste products

Question 56

Which symptom is commonly associated with congestive heart failure?

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Shortness of breath

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Chest pain

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Nausea

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Dizziness

Question 57

The process of blood coagulation is known as:

Accepted Answer

Hemostasis

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Erythropoiesis

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Leukocytosis

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Thrombosis

Question 58

Which of the following is not a primary component of the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

Lungs

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Heart

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Blood vessels

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Blood

Question 59

What is the primary function of the heart?

Accepted Answer

To pump blood throughout the body

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To transport oxygen to cells

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To filter waste products from the blood

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To regulate blood pressure

Question 60

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?

Accepted Answer

Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

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Lymphatic vessels

Question 61

What is considered a normal blood pressure range for an adult?

Accepted Answer

120/80 mmHg or less

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110/70 mmHg or less

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100/60 mmHg or less

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90/50 mmHg or less

Question 62

Examine the provided 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Determine the heart rate and indicate if there are any abnormal heart rhythms.

Accepted Answer

Heart rate: 90 bpm, Normal sinus rhythm with premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)

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Heart rate: 70 bpm, Atrial fibrillation

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Heart rate: 105 bpm, Ventricular tachycardia

Question 63

Which interventional cardiology procedure uses a catheter inserted into the heart for both diagnosis and treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac catheterization

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Coronary angioplasty

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Carotid artery stenting

Question 64

Identify the largest artery in the human body.

Accepted Answer

Aorta

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Pulmonary artery

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Carotid artery

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Femoral artery