Cardiovascular Physiology Quiz

What is the primary component of the heart's wall?

• Connective tissue

• Cardiac muscle cells

• Smooth muscle cells

• Epithelial cells

Which valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

• Mitral valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Pulmonary valve

• Aortic valve

What type of circulation starts from the left ventricle?

• Coronary circulation

• Systemic circulation

• Pulmonary circulation

• Cerebral circulation

What is the normal systolic blood pressure range?

• 110-140 mm Hg

• 140-160 mm Hg

• 120-140 mm Hg

• 90-110 mm Hg

Which part of the heart is responsible for receiving blood?

• Septum

• Atria

• Valves

• Ventricles

What is the function of the semilunar valves?

• Permit blood flow during relaxation

• Regulate heart rate

• Prevent backflow during contraction

• Allow bidirectional flow

What is the average normal mean arterial pressure?

• 80 mm Hg

• 120 mm Hg

• 100 mm Hg

• 93 mm Hg

Which area of the vasomotor center is responsible for vasodilation?

• Cardioacceleratory area

• Sensory area

• Vasodilator area

• Vasoconstrictor area

What is the primary function of the atrioventricular (AV) valves?

• Regulate blood pressure

• Prevent blood flow during systole

• Permit blood to flow from atrium to ventricle

• Allow blood to flow from ventricle to atrium

What is the role of baroreceptors in blood pressure regulation?

• Regulate oxygen levels

• Control blood volume

• Respond to changes in blood pressure

• Stimulate heart rate