Heart and Lung Anatomy Quiz

<p>The ability to expand the chest cavity during inhalation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right ventricle → Pulmonary artery → Lungs → Pulmonary vein → Left atrium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regulating <strong>heart rate</strong> by generating <strong>electrical impulses</strong>. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p><strong>Atria</strong> (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow the <strong>atria</strong> to fully contract and empty blood into the <strong>ventricles</strong>. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constriction of coronary arteries, reducing <strong>blood flow</strong>. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By reducing the body's oxygen supply. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vaping introduces different chemicals that damage the lining of arteries, promoting plaque buildup. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By increasing platelet stickiness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They damage cells through oxidative stress. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By promoting inflammation and oxidative stress in the arteries. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formaldehyde and acrolein. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vaping aerosols contain primarily water vapor which doesn't stick to surfaces. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nicotine and ultrafine particles. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By introducing free radicals and inflammatory compounds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>EVALI (E-cigarette or Vaping product use-Associated Lung Injury). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cause direct physical lung injury when inhaled. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoiding smoking and vaping altogether. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Generating electrical impulses that initiate heart muscle contraction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow the atria to contract fully before the ventricles contract. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can result in arrhythmias, affecting the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The buildup of plaque inside arteries, leading to reduced blood flow. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women tend to have blockages in smaller blood vessels, leading to different symptom presentation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It binds to hemoglobin, reducing the blood's capacity to carry and deliver oxygen. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By narrowing coronary arteries and increasing the risk of blood clots. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tar, which contributes to the stiffening and damage of arteries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The structure that initiates the heartbeat in the heart.

A valve that prevents backflow into the left atrium of the heart.

Tiny air sacs in the lungs crucial for gas exchange.

A muscle below the lungs that plays a crucial role in breathing.

Carries oxygen-poor blood to the lungs from the heart.

The chamber in the heart where the SA node is located.

Generates electrical impulses to regulate heart rhythm.

Occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, often by plaque.

Chest pain is common, women may feel unusual fatigue.

Can increase heart attack risk by raising heart rate and narrowing arteries.

Increases heart rate and blood pressure, making the heart work harder.

Condition where plaque builds up in arteries, leading to narrowing and heart disease.

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, often due to plaque buildup.

Energy drinks can elevate heart rate and blood pressure, increasing heart attack risk.

Atherosclerosis is the buildup of plaques in arteries, and vaping may worsen this condition.

Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage heart and lung tissues, contributing to disease.

Vitamin E acetate is dangerous when inhaled, as it can cause health issues in the lungs.

A toxic gas in cigarette smoke that binds hemoglobin, reducing oxygen supply.

A chemical released during the heating of vape liquids, harmful to the lungs.

An imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in the body, worsened by vaping.

A serious lung condition linked to vaping, causing lung injury and breathing issues.

The addictive substance found in both cigarettes and vape products.

Smoke inhaled by non-smokers from burning tobacco products, harmful to health.