Cardiovascular System Terminology Quiz
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Which term best describes rapid, random, and ineffective contractions of the heart?

  • Arrhythmia (correct)
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia
  • Hypertension

    • What is a common symptom of vessel narrowing in the circulatory system?

  • Hypertension (correct)
  • Heart murmur
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hypotension

    • Which term refers to inflammation of the inner lining of a blood vessel?

  • Myocarditis
  • Vasculitis (correct)
  • Endocarditis
  • Pericarditis

    • What could be a consequence of an abnormal rhythm of the heart?

    <p>Impaired blood flow to vital organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a heart rate that is unusually slow?

    <p>Sinus bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term from the given text refers to an abnormal increase in the size of a part or organ?

    <p>Increase in size of a part or organ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term in the given text describes a condition where the heart muscle becomes inflamed?

    <p>Inflammation of the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term from the given text refers to a potentially life-threatening condition caused by a blockage in the blood supply to the heart?

    <p>Heart attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term from the given text describes inflammation of the inner lining of the heart chambers or valves?

    <p>Inflammation of the endocardium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term from the given text is commonly associated with various types of heart diseases?

    <p>Inflammation of the heart muscle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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