Anatomy. Cardiovascular System. Quiz 1

The left ventricle's primary function is to pump oxygenated blood to the entire body.

An aneurysm is a weakened and bulging area in an artery wall.

Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms caused by irregular electrical signals.

Baroreceptors act as blood pressure sensors, detecting changes and signaling the brain to adjust pressure.

Inflammation of the heart's inner lining, including valves, is called endocarditis.

The systolic pressure in a blood pressure reading represents the pressure when the heart contracts (beats).

The myocardium, the heart's muscular wall, is responsible for the contractions that drive blood flow.

Costochondritis primarily affects the ribs, causing pain in the chest area.

The cava veins, also known as superior and inferior vena cava, transport blood from the body back to the heart.