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What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
- To pump blood throughout the body (correct)
- To circulate oxygen throughout the body
- To remove carbon dioxide from the body
- To regulate body temperature
Which vein carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower part of the body to the heart?
Which vein carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower part of the body to the heart?
- Superior vena cava
- Aorta
- Pulmonary vein
- Inferior vena cava (correct)
What is the typical blood pressure reading expressed as?
What is the typical blood pressure reading expressed as?
- 140/100
- 130/90
- 110/70
- 120/80 (correct)
What is the purpose of the pulmonary circulation?
What is the purpose of the pulmonary circulation?
What is the result of a blood pressure reading of 140/90?
What is the result of a blood pressure reading of 140/90?
What is the name of the valve that separates the right atrium and right ventricle?
What is the name of the valve that separates the right atrium and right ventricle?
What type of blood vessels have the greatest influence over blood pressure?
What type of blood vessels have the greatest influence over blood pressure?
Which artery is the largest in the body?
Which artery is the largest in the body?
What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?
What type of blood vessels are used to remove blood from the body for analysis?
What type of blood vessels are used to remove blood from the body for analysis?
What is the final destination of the oxygenated blood from the lungs?
What is the final destination of the oxygenated blood from the lungs?
What prevents the backflow of blood in the veins?
What prevents the backflow of blood in the veins?
What is the term for the peak pressure that occurs during the heart's contraction?
What is the term for the peak pressure that occurs during the heart's contraction?
Where is the brachial pulse typically located?
Where is the brachial pulse typically located?
What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?
What is the unit of measurement for blood pressure?
What is the name of the instrument used to measure blood pressure?
What is the name of the instrument used to measure blood pressure?
What is the typical range of systolic pressure in an average adult?
What is the typical range of systolic pressure in an average adult?
What is the term for the minimum pressure that occurs between heart contractions?
What is the term for the minimum pressure that occurs between heart contractions?
What is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the SL valves close?
What is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the SL valves close?
What is the formula to calculate cardiac output?
What is the formula to calculate cardiac output?
What is the effect of increased sympathetic stimuli on the heart?
What is the effect of increased sympathetic stimuli on the heart?
What is the term for the difference between resting and maximal cardiac output?
What is the term for the difference between resting and maximal cardiac output?
Which of the following can decrease contractility of the heart?
Which of the following can decrease contractility of the heart?
What is the underlying cause of congestive heart failure?
What is the underlying cause of congestive heart failure?
What is the primary function of the atrioventricular valves in the heart?
What is the primary function of the atrioventricular valves in the heart?
What is the characteristic of cardiac muscle that allows it to behave as a single unit?
What is the characteristic of cardiac muscle that allows it to behave as a single unit?
What is the duration of the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle?
What is the duration of the absolute refractory period in cardiac muscle?
What is the term for the unstable resting potentials that initiate action potentials in autorhythmic cells?
What is the term for the unstable resting potentials that initiate action potentials in autorhythmic cells?
What is the name of the connective tissue that acts as both tendon and insertion in cardiac muscle?
What is the name of the connective tissue that acts as both tendon and insertion in cardiac muscle?
What is the location of the pulmonary semilunar valve in the heart?
What is the location of the pulmonary semilunar valve in the heart?
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a type of congenital heart defect.
Dilated cardiomyopathy is a type of congenital heart defect.
Atherosclerosis is a type of fibrosis of cardiac muscle.
Atherosclerosis is a type of fibrosis of cardiac muscle.
Coronary artery disease can cause congestive heart failure.
Coronary artery disease can cause congestive heart failure.
Left side heart failure can cause blood to back up into the lungs as pulmonary edema.
Left side heart failure can cause blood to back up into the lungs as pulmonary edema.
Right side heart failure can cause fluid buildup in the lungs as pulmonary edema.
Right side heart failure can cause fluid buildup in the lungs as pulmonary edema.
Angina pectoris is a heart condition caused by a blood clot in the coronary arteries.
Angina pectoris is a heart condition caused by a blood clot in the coronary arteries.
Myocardial infarction is a condition where the heart muscle receives insufficient blood supply.
Myocardial infarction is a condition where the heart muscle receives insufficient blood supply.
Atherosclerosis is a type of valve disorder.
Atherosclerosis is a type of valve disorder.
Streptokinase is a type of medication used to treat congestive heart failure.
Streptokinase is a type of medication used to treat congestive heart failure.
Angioplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease.
Angioplasty is a surgical procedure used to treat coronary artery disease.
