Cardiovascular System Medical Terminology Quiz

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What is the cardiovascular system combining form for 'heart'?

  • vascul/o
  • cardi/o (correct)
  • pulmon/o
  • hem/o

Which term refers to the network of vessels through which blood circulates in the body?

  • pulmon/o
  • vascul/o (correct)
  • cardi/o
  • hem/o

What is the primary function of blood vessels in the body?

  • To pump blood throughout the body
  • To provide individual cells with oxygen and nutrients (correct)
  • To produce red blood cells
  • To help dispose of metabolic wastes

Which part of the cardiovascular system is described as a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body?

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What does the combining form 'hem/o' refer to in the context of the cardiovascular system?

<p>Blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the combining form for 'blood vessels' in the context of the cardiovascular system?

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

Which term refers to the study of the heart and blood vessels?

<p>Cardiology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system in the body?

<p>Supplying individual cells with oxygen and nutrients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a laboratory test used to evaluate the heart's electrical activity?

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

What does the prefix 'peri-' mean in relation to the cardiovascular system?

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Flashcards

cardi/o

Combining form for 'heart'.

vascul/o

Network through which blood circulates.

Heart

A hollow muscular organ that pumps blood.

hem/o

Combining form referring to 'blood'.

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Cardiology

The study of the heart and blood vessels.

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Cardiovascular System Function

Supplying cells with oxygen and nutrients.

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Electrocardiogram

Test to evaluate heart's electrical activity.

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peri-

Prefix meaning 'around'.

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