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Which condition describes the inability of the heart to pump blood effectively?
Which condition describes the inability of the heart to pump blood effectively?
- Hypertension
- Ischemia
- Embolism
- Heart failure (correct)
What is the term for the deficiency of blood supply to a tissue or organ?
What is the term for the deficiency of blood supply to a tissue or organ?
- Ischemia (correct)
- Aneurysm
- Embolism
- Angina
What does an aneurysm refer to?
What does an aneurysm refer to?
- A tumor in the heart
- Localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel (correct)
- A rapid heart rate
- An obstruction in blood flow
Which term is used to describe death of cardiac muscle due to lack of blood supply?
Which term is used to describe death of cardiac muscle due to lack of blood supply?
What type of vessel carries blood away from the heart?
What type of vessel carries blood away from the heart?
What is the contraction phase of the heartbeat officially called?
What is the contraction phase of the heartbeat officially called?
Which term describes the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries?
Which term describes the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries?
What term is used to define a fast heart rate of more than 100 bpm?
What term is used to define a fast heart rate of more than 100 bpm?
Which of the following refers to a condition that blocks blood vessels?
Which of the following refers to a condition that blocks blood vessels?
What is the term for a slow heart rate of fewer than 60 bpm?
What is the term for a slow heart rate of fewer than 60 bpm?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?
Which blood vessels return oxygen-poor blood to the heart?
Which blood vessels return oxygen-poor blood to the heart?
Atherosclerosis is primarily characterized by which of the following?
Atherosclerosis is primarily characterized by which of the following?
The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to which area?
The left ventricle is responsible for pumping blood to which area?
Which of the following anatomical structures receives oxygen-rich blood?
Which of the following anatomical structures receives oxygen-rich blood?
Which component plays a role in immune responses through transportation?
Which component plays a role in immune responses through transportation?
What term describes the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels?
What term describes the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels?
Which heart chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
Which heart chamber pumps blood to the lungs?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart relax and fill with blood?
During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the heart relax and fill with blood?
What structure connects arteries and veins?
What structure connects arteries and veins?
What is the primary function of arteries in the vascular system?
What is the primary function of arteries in the vascular system?
Which term refers to the smallest blood vessels where exchanges take place?
Which term refers to the smallest blood vessels where exchanges take place?
What does the sinoatrial (SA) node primarily function as?
What does the sinoatrial (SA) node primarily function as?
Arrhythmia refers to what kind of heart condition?
Arrhythmia refers to what kind of heart condition?
What characterizes a myocardial infarction (MI)?
What characterizes a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Which cardiovascular condition is characterized by a dilation of a blood vessel due to weakness in the vessel wall?
Which cardiovascular condition is characterized by a dilation of a blood vessel due to weakness in the vessel wall?
Which of the following describes hypertension?
Which of the following describes hypertension?
Which of the following best describes atherosclerosis?
Which of the following best describes atherosclerosis?
What does the term 'dyspnea' refer to in cardiovascular terms?
What does the term 'dyspnea' refer to in cardiovascular terms?
What diagnostic tool is used to visualize internal cardiac structures using ultrasound?
What diagnostic tool is used to visualize internal cardiac structures using ultrasound?
