Understanding the Cardiovascular System

Front

What is the main function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Back

Left atrium

Front

What is the sequence of blood flow through the heart starting from the right atrium?

Back

Right atrium → Right ventricle → Pulmonary artery → Lungs → Left atrium → Left ventricle → Aorta

Front

Which blood vessel carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

Back

Aorta

Front

What is the term for the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle?

Back

Systole

Front

Which of the following is a common heart disease characterized by the narrowing of coronary arteries? Hypertension, Atherosclerosis, Arrhythmia, Myocarditis

Back

Atherosclerosis

Front

What is the primary role of the vena cava in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood to the heart

Front

Which component of the blood is primarily responsible for clotting?

Back

Platelets

Front

What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in a healthy adult?

Back

80-120 mmHg

Front

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating blood pressure by controlling the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys?

Back

Aldosterone