Cardiovascular System: Medical Terminology for Healthcare Management

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Maintaining body hormone levels

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Transporting oxygen and nutrients to body tissues

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Removing waste products from body tissues

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Facilitating oxygen exchange in the lungs

Question 2

What condition is characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery disease

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Myocardial infarction

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Atherosclerosis

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Angina pectoris

Question 3

Which medical instrument is used to measure blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Sphygmomanometer

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Stethoscope

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Otoscope

Question 4

Which type of blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart?

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Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

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Lymphatics

Question 5

What is the membrane that surrounds the heart called?

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Pericardium

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Myocardium

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Endocardium

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Epicardium

Question 6

What is the term for the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart?

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Cardiac cycle

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Cardiac arrhythmia

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Heart murmur

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Myocardial infarction

Question 7

What is the medical term for a blood clot?

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Thrombus

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Atherosclerosis plaque

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Heart attack

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Arrhythmia

Question 8

Which layer of the heart wall is the outermost?

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Epicardium

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Myocardium

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Endocardium

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Pericardium

Question 9

Which blood vessel type has the thickest walls and carries blood with the highest pressure?

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Arteries

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Veins

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Capillaries

Question 10

After leaving the heart, which is the correct pathway for blood to follow to reach the body's organs and tissues?

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Arteries, capillaries, veins

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Arteries, veins, arteries

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Veins, arteries, capillaries

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Capillaries, veins, arteries

Question 11

Which heart chamber pumps blood without oxygen to the lungs?

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Right ventricle

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Left atrium

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Left ventricle

Question 12

Which layer of the heart wall is responsible for the contraction of the heart?

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Myocardium

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Endocardium

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Epicardium

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Pericardium

Question 13

What is the medical term for the narrowing of a blood vessel?

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Stenosis

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Aneurysm

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Thrombosis

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Embolism

Question 14

Which blood component is responsible for carrying oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Red blood cells

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Plasma

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White blood cells

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Platelets

Question 15

Which valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?

Accepted Answer

Mitral valve

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Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

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Aortic valve

Question 16

What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart muscle?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis

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Endocarditis

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Pericarditis

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Arrhythmia

Question 17

Which of the following is not a type of blood pressure measurement?

Accepted Answer

Heart rate

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Systolic

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Diastolic

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Mean arterial pressure

Question 18

Which imaging technique is used to visualize the coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

Coronary angiography

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X-ray

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Echocardiography

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Electrocardiogram

Question 19

What is the medical term for a weakened and enlarged heart muscle?

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Cardiomyopathy

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Coronary artery disease

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Heart failure

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Arrhythmia

Question 20

Which unique cardiac tissue generates the electrical impulses that initiate the heartbeat?

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Sinoatrial node

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Myocardium

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Cardiac muscle

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Ventricular septum

Question 21

Which medical term describes an abnormal narrowing of an artery?

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Stenosis

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Angina

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Myocardial infarction

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Arrhythmia

Question 22

Identify the largest artery in the human body.

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Aorta

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Carotid artery

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Femoral artery

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Radial artery

Question 23

Where does the electrical impulse that triggers heart contractions originate?

Accepted Answer

Sinoatrial node

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Atrioventricular node

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Bundle of His

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Purkinje fibers

Question 24

Select the term that describes a condition where the heart muscle receives insufficient blood supply.

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Ischemia

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Stenosis

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Hypertrophy

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Tachycardia

Question 25

Which structure separates the right and left atria of the heart?

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Atrial septum

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Interventricular septum

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Tricuspid valve

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Mitral valve

Question 26

In cardiac auscultation, what does the term 'murmur' refer to?

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Abnormal heart sounds

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Absence of heart sounds

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Slow heart rate

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Fast heart rate

Question 27

Which non-invasive imaging technique is commonly used to evaluate the cardiovascular system?

Accepted Answer

Echocardiogram

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Electrocardiogram

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Cardiac catheterization

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Coronary angiography

Question 28

Which specialized cardiac tissue rapidly conducts electrical impulses?

Accepted Answer

Purkinje fibers

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Myocardium

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Endocardium

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Pericardium

Question 29

Which of the following is the main artery that transports blood away from the heart?

Accepted Answer

Aorta

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Carotid artery

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Femoral artery

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Radial artery

Question 30

What is the primary function of the heart's valves?

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To prevent backflow of blood

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To pump blood

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To regulate heart rate

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To filter impurities from the blood

Question 31

Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart to various organs and tissues?

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Artery

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Lymphatic vessel

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Capillary

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Vein

Question 32

What is the term for the alternating contraction and relaxation of the heart muscles that pumps blood throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac cycle

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Peripheral circulation

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Heart rate

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Blood pressure

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Smoking

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Age

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Genetics

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Race

Question 34

What is the medical term for a blood clot that obstructs blood flow in an artery?

Accepted Answer

Thrombus

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Stenosis

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Aneurysm

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Embolus

Question 35

Which hormone, produced by the heart, helps to regulate blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

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Testosterone

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Adrenaline

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Insulin

Question 36

What is the primary purpose of the coronary arteries?

Accepted Answer

Supply nutrients to the heart muscle

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Transport oxygen to the brain

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Regulate blood pressure

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Filter waste products from the blood

Question 37

Which of the following is a type of arrhythmia, characterized by abnormally slow heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia

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Atherosclerosis

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Hypertension

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Thrombosis

Question 38

What is the medical term for a condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure?

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Hypertension

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Anemia

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Thrombocytopenia

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Hypotension

Question 39

Which component of the lymphatic system is responsible for draining excess fluid back into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Thoracic duct

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Lymph nodes

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Lymphatic vessels

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Spleen

Question 40

How do baroreceptors contribute to maintaining stable blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Sense blood pressure changes and trigger responses to adjust heart rate and blood vessel size.

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Release hormones to regulate blood pressure.

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Pump blood throughout the body.

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Filter blood and remove waste.

Question 41

Which of the following terms describes the inflammation of the heart muscle?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis

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Endocarditis

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Cardiomyopathy

Question 42

What is the medical term for the condition characterized by abnormal hardening and narrowing of the arteries?

Accepted Answer

Atherosclerosis

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Thrombosis

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Aneurysm

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Hypertension

Question 43

What is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles contract and pump blood out of the heart?

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Systole

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Diastole

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Reperfusion

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Ischemia

Question 44

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Accepted Answer

Artery

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Vein

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Capillary

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Lymphatic vessel

Question 45

What is the name of the protein in the blood that binds and transports oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin

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Myoglobin

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Albumin

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Fibrinogen

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

Smoking

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Age

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Family history of heart disease

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Race

Question 47

What is the medical procedure that involves inserting a stent into a narrowed artery known as?

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Angioplasty

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Coronary artery bypass grafting

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Ablation

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Pacemaker implantation

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath

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Muscle cramps

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Headache

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Nausea

Question 49

What is the name of the specialized tissue in the heart that initiates and coordinates heartbeats?

Accepted Answer

Sinoatrial node

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Purkinje fibers

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Bundle of His

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Atrioventricular node

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

Artery

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Lymphatic vessel

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Vein

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Capillary

Question 51

Which type of blood cell is responsible for transporting oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Erythrocyte

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Thrombocyte

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Leukocyte

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Plasma

Question 52

What is the medical term for abnormally high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension

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Tachycardia

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Hypotension

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Bradycardia

Question 53

Which heart valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle?

Accepted Answer

Tricuspid valve

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Pulmonary valve

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Aortic valve

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Mitral valve

Question 54

What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart muscle?

Accepted Answer

Myocarditis

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Pericarditis

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Endocarditis

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Arteritis

Question 55

Which term refers to a blood clot that forms within a blood vessel?

Accepted Answer

Thrombus

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Embolus

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Stenosis

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Aneurysm

Question 56

What is the term for a surgical procedure that involves bypassing a blocked artery?

Accepted Answer

Coronary artery bypass grafting

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Stenting

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Heart valve replacement

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Angioplasty