Heartbeat Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'palpitation' in the context of heartbeat vocabulary?

• A strong, regular heartbeat

• A rapid, irregular heartbeat

• A slow, steady heartbeat

• A complete stop of the heartbeat

Which word best describes a 'throbbing' sensation in the context of heartbeat vocabulary?

• Gentle

• Pounding

• Silent

• Weak

In the context of heartbeat vocabulary, what does 'arrhythmia' refer to?

• A normal heartbeat

• An irregular heartbeat

• A fast heartbeat

• A slow heartbeat

What is the term for a heartbeat that is faster than normal?

• Bradycardia

• Tachycardia

• Arrhythmia

• Palpitation

Which of the following words is synonymous with 'heartbeat'?

• Pulse

• Breath

• Blink

• Step

What does the term 'cardiac' relate to in heartbeat vocabulary?

• Lungs

• Heart

• Brain

• Liver

Which word describes a heartbeat that is slower than normal?

• Tachycardia

• Bradycardia

• Arrhythmia

• Palpitation

What is the medical term for listening to the sounds of the heart?

• Palpation

• Auscultation

• Inspection

• Percussion

In literary terms, which word might describe a character's heartbeat during a suspenseful moment?

• Calm

• Erratic

• Steady

• Silent

What does the prefix 'cardio-' refer to in medical terminology?

• Lungs

• Heart

• Stomach

• Brain