Cardiovascular System Medical Terminology Quiz

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What is the medical term for insufficient blood supply to a tissue, often leading to damage or death of the tissue?

  • Pericarditis
  • Ischemia (correct)
  • Endocarditis
  • Hypertension

Which condition is characterized by a low number of platelets in the blood, which can lead to bleeding?

  • Arteriosclerosis
  • Stenosis
  • Thrombocytopenia (correct)
  • Septicemia

What is the medical term for an abnormal condition characterized by an increase in muscle?

  • Myocarditis
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Myositis (correct)
  • Hemorrhage

Which medical condition involves inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, usually caused by infection?

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What does the term 'Arteriosclerosis' refer to?

<p>Thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cyanosis' refer to in medical terminology?

<p>Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a condition involving inflammation of a vein with the formation of a blood clot?

<p>Thrombophlebitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for rapid heart rate?

<p>Tachycardia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Phlebitis' refer to in medical terminology?

<p>Inflammation of a vein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Hypotension' refer to in medical terminology?

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Flashcards

Ischemia

Insufficient blood supply to a tissue, often leading to damage or tissue death.

Thrombocytopenia

A condition characterized by a low number of platelets in the blood, potentially leading to bleeding.

Myositis

An abnormal condition characterized by inflammation of muscle.

Endocarditis

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, typically caused by infection.

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Arteriosclerosis

Thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries.

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Cyanosis

Bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.

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Thrombophlebitis

Inflammation of a vein with the formation of a blood clot.

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Tachycardia

Rapid heart rate.

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Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein.

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Hypotension

Low blood pressure.

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