Cardiovascular System Quiz

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Which term describes the circulation of blood throughout the whole body?

Lymphatic circulation

Coronary circulation

Systemic circulation (correct)

Pulmonary circulation

What are the tiny vessels that connect arterioles and venules called?

Veins

Capillaries (correct)

Venules

Arterioles

Which of the following vessels is the main trunk of the arterial system?

Veins

Aorta (correct)

Pulmonary vein

Coronary artery

What is the pathway of blood from the lungs back to the heart called?

Pulmonary circulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of veins in the cardiovascular system?

Transport blood from venules to the heart Signup and view all the answers

What is the combining form for the heart?

cardi/o Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the condition of high blood pressure?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?

Condition of blood Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms is related to the surgical incision in a vein?

Phlebotomy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'angioplasty' refer to?

Repair of blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

Which root pertains to the study of blood and blood disorders?

hemat/o Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'erythropoiesis'?

Production of red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which medical term refers to the reduction in the number of platelets?

Thrombocytopenia Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the absence of the spleen?

Asplenia Signup and view all the answers

What does 'venous' refer to?

Pertaining to veins Signup and view all the answers

What does the combining form 'vas/o' refer to?

Blood vessel Signup and view all the answers

Which condition indicates a lack of oxygen in the blood?

Anoxemia Signup and view all the answers

Which combining form refers to surgical removal?

Ectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is a condition of increased number of red blood cells called?

Erythrocytosis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cardiovascular System (CVS)

The CVS consists of the heart and blood vessels.
Blood vessels include arteries and veins.
The heart pumps blood from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues; carry waste products for elimination.

Important Medical Terms in CVS - Blood Circulation

Systemic circulation: Blood circulates throughout the body via arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins to deliver oxygen and nutrients to body tissues.
Pulmonary circulation: Blood moves from the pulmonary artery through vessels in the lungs, then returns to the heart via pulmonary veins, enabling gas exchange.
Coronary circulation: Blood flows through coronary blood vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle tissue.

Important Medical Terms in CVS - Blood Vessels

Aorta: The main arterial trunk, branching from the left ventricle.
Arteries: Carry blood from the heart to arterioles.
Arterioles: Receive blood from arteries.
Capillaries: Tiny vessels connecting arterioles and venules; facilitate exchange.
Venules: Gather blood from capillaries to veins.
Veins: Carry blood from venules to the heart.

Important Medical Terms in CVS - Blood Pressure

Normotension: Normal blood pressure.
Hypotension: Low blood pressure.
Hypertension: High blood pressure.

Roots Pertaining to Heart & Blood Vessels

Heart:
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease of the heart muscle.
- Cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the heart.
Atrium:
- Interatrial: Between the atria.
Ventricle:
- Ventriculotomy: Surgical incision of a ventricle.
Vessel:
- Angioplasty: Surgical repair of blood vessels.
- Angiography: Medical imaging of blood vessels.
- Vasodilation: Blood vessel widening.
Vein:
- Venous: Pertaining to a vein.
- Phlebotomy: Incision or cutting in a vein.
Artery:
- Arterial: Pertaining to arteries.

Roots Pertaining to Blood & Immunity

Blood:
- Hemorrhage: Strong flow of blood.
- Hematology: Study of blood and blood disorders.
Red Blood Cells (RBCs):
- Erythrocytosis: Increase in RBC count.
- Erythropoiesis: Production of RBCs.
White Blood Cells (WBCs):
- Leucopenia: Reduction in WBC count.
Platelets:
- Thrombocytopenia: Reduction in platelet number.
Blood clot:
- Thrombolysis: Dissolving a blood clot.
Lymphatic/Lymphoid system:
- Lymphoma: Lymphoid tumor.
- Lymphadenopathy: Disease in lymph nodes.
Bone marrow:
- Myelogenous: Produced in bone marrow.
- Myelosuppression: Inhibition of bone marrow function.
Spleen:
- Asplenia: Absence of the spleen.
Thymus gland:
- Thymectomy: Removal of the thymus gland.

Suffixes Pertaining to Blood & Immunity

Condition of blood:
- Anoxemia: Lack of oxygen in the blood.
Decrease/Deficiency:
- Leucopenia: Decrease in WBC count.
Formation/Production:
- Erythropoiesis: Production of erythrocytes.

Training - True or False and Correct

Lymphadenopathy: A disease of lymph nodes (not the lymphatic system).
Phlebotomy: Incision in a vein (not an artery).
Erythropoiesis: Production of red blood cells (True).
Hematology: Study of blood and blood disorders (True).

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Test your knowledge on the cardiovascular system, including its structure and functions. This quiz covers essential terms such as systemic, pulmonary, and coronary circulation, as well as details about blood vessels including arteries and the aorta.