16 Questions
What is the medical term for inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, usually caused by infection?
Endocarditis
Which condition is characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood?
Cyanosis
What term is used to describe the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a detached clot or other material?
Embolism
What is the condition characterized by abnormally rapid heart rate?
Tachycardia
Which term refers to the inflammation of an artery?
Arteritis
What are white blood cells that are part of the immune system and help fight infections referred to as?
Leukocytes
What is the medical term for the condition characterized by abnormally slow heart rate?
Bradycardia
Which term is used to describe systemic infection of the bloodstream, often leading to sepsis?
Septicemia
What is the medical term for inflammation of a vein with the formation of a blood clot?
Thrombophlebitis
Which condition is characterized by abnormally low blood pressure?
Hypotension
What are white blood cells that are part of the immune system and help fight infections referred to as?
Leukocytes
What is the condition characterized by inflammation of the pericardium, the sac surrounding the heart?
Pericarditis
Which term is used to describe inflammation of an artery?
Arteritis
Which condition is characterized by abnormally rapid heart rate?
Tachycardia
What is the medical term for the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a detached clot or other material?
Embolsim
What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart muscle?
Myocarditis
Test your knowledge of cardiovascular system disorders with this quiz covering endocarditis, pericarditis, hypotension, cyanosis, tachycardia, bradycardia, and hypertension. Explore the symptoms and causes of these conditions.
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