Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system is made up of the heart and _____.

• cells

• blood vessels

• lumen

• valves

What are the blood vessels that carry nutrients from the heart to the body cells?

• arteries

• veins

• capillaries

• venules

What are the blood vessels that return blood to the heart?

• arteries

• capillaries

• veins

• venules

What are the microscopic vessels that join the arterial system with the venous system?

• arteries

• capillaries

• veins

• venules

What is the name of the sac that the heart is in?

• epicardium

• pericardium

• endocardium

• myocardium

What is the medical term for chest pain?

• dyspnea

• syncope

• angina

• arrythmia

Which disease is caused by a buildup of plaque-like substance composed of cholesterol, lipids and cellular debris?

• ischemia

• infarct

• embolus

• arteriosclerosis

What is an inflammation of the inner lining of the heart and it's valves?

• Endocarditis

• hyperlipidemia

• ischemia

• infarct

What is the name for the most common primary tumor of the heart?

• cardioma

• malignant

• myxoma

What is normal systolic blood pressure?

• below 80

• below 120

• below 70

• above 135