Diseases of the Circulatory system

Which of the following is NOT part of the circulatory system?

• heart

• blood

• bones

• arteries

Which of the following is a connection between the circulatory system and the muscular system?

• the heart is composed of cardiac muscle

• the heart makes calcium to give to muscles

• muscles create blood cells that get circulated through body

• the two systems are not connected

Where do arteries carry blood?

• from tissues to the heart

• away from the heart to tissues

• to the bones only

• arteries are not a type of blood vessel

Atherosclerosis is the build-up of fatty plaque in the arteries.

• True

• False

hypotension means ...

• low blood sugar

• high blood pressure

• low blood pressure

• disease of the bones

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Treatment for atherosclerosis and hypertension is eating a diet high in salt and fat

• True

• False

If someone's blood pressure is 145 / 95 , they have ...

• hypertension

• normal blood pressure

• hypotension

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If a person has atherosclerosis in the arteries of the brain, it can cause a heart attack.

• True

• False

Myocardial infarctions result from:

• damaged heart valves.
• weakened heart muscle.
• obstruction of blood flow to the heart muscle.
• low blood pressure.

Which of the following results in increased cardiac output?

• Rapid heart rate
• Loss of blood
• Vasodilation
• Dehydration

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