General CV
The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to:
Transport blood and nutrients.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension.
What is the main difference between a heart attack and a stroke?
The affected organ (heart vs brain).
Which of the following is a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Smoking.
Which of the following blood components is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body's tissues?
Red Blood Cells.
Which of the following is the largest artery in the body?
Aorta
What is atherosclerosis primarly associated with?
Build up of fatty deposits in arteries.
What is the normal resting heart rate for an average adult?
60-100 BPM
Which of the following is a way to measure cardiovascular fitness and overall heart health?
VO2 Max
What is the term for a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can be a symptom of a heart condition?
Atrial Fibrillation.
The two upper chambers of the heart are called:
Atria.
What is the term for the relaxion phase of the heart's pumping action?
Diastole.
What are the main components of the cardiovascular system?
Heart, Blood, and Blood Vessels.
What is the purpose of cholesterol in the body?
Building cell membranes and hormones.
What is a known risk factor for developing a blood clot in the circulatory system?
Smoking.
The contraction phase of the heart's pumping action is known as:
Systole.
Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart?
Veins.
What is the function of heart valves?
Preventing backflow of blood.
What lifestyle change is often recommended for improving cardiovascular health?
Exercising regularly.
Which blood vessel carries oxydenated blood from the lungs to the heart's left atrium?
Pulmonary Vein.
Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?
Arteries.
What is the condition in which the heart's electrical system goes away, causing irregular heartbeats?
Arrhythmia.
What is the term for a temporary lack of blood floe to the brain, often referred to as a "mini-stroke?"
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
What is the name of the condition where there is a blockage or narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle?
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD).
What is not a common risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Regular Exercise.