Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System Test Review

Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System Test Review

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is blood pressure?

Back

Blood pressure is the measurement of the force exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the highest blood pressure called?

Back

Systolic pressure.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lowest blood pressure called?

Back

Diastolic pressure.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does tachycardia mean?

Back

Tachycardia refers to a fast heartbeat.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the lining of the heart called?

Back

The lining of the heart is called the endocardium.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What device is used to treat ventricular fibrillation?

Back

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is used to treat ventricular fibrillation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the combining form 'steth/o' mean?

Back

The combining form 'steth/o' means chest.

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