Chapter 5 Cardiovascular System Test Review

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What is blood pressure?

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

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What is the highest blood pressure called?

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Systolic pressure.

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What is the lowest blood pressure called?

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Diastolic pressure.

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What does tachycardia mean?

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Tachycardia refers to a fast heartbeat.

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What is the lining of the heart called?

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The lining of the heart is called the endocardium.

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What device is used to treat ventricular fibrillation?

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

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

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The combining form 'steth/o' means chest.

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What is the function of the myocardium?

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The myocardium is the muscular layer of the heart responsible for pumping blood.

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What is the pericardium?

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The pericardium is the fibrous sac that surrounds and protects the heart.

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What is bradycardia?

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Bradycardia refers to a slow heartbeat.