Question 1

The structure of the heart allows it to function as a double pump.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cardiac muscle tissue,or _____,makes up the major portion of the heart.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​myocardium 
B)  ​pericardium 
C)  ​endocardium 
D)  ​septum 
A)  ​myocardium 
B)  ​pericardium 
C)  ​endocardium 
D)  ​septum

Question 3

A device that shocks the heart to return it to a normal rhythm is called a(n)____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A device that shocks the heart to...

Question 4

The heart sounds heard through a stethoscope are caused by the impact of the blood churning in the chambers.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The term used to describe a slow heart rate (fewer than 60 beats per minute)is____________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term used to describe a slow...

Question 6

Match the term with the best descriptor.​
-​narrowing of the arteries that supply oxygen to the heart muscle

Accepted Answer

A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block 
A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block

Question 7

Match the term with the best descriptor.​
-​a catheter is inserted and fed into the chamber of the heart,where dye is inserted and pictures are taken

Accepted Answer

A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block 
A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block

Question 8

Invasive procedures are those that do not penetrate the skin or a body cavity.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the location of the apex of the heart?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​It is located over the atria. 
B)  ​It lies on the diaphragm and points to the left of the body. 
C)  ​It is located in the area where the aorta leaves the heart. 
A)  ​It is located over the atria. 
B)  ​It lies on the diaphragm and points to the left of the body. 
C)  ​It is located in the area where the aorta leaves the heart.

Question 10

A person's total cholesterol level should be below _____ mg/dl.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​200 
B)  ​300 
C)  ​150 
D)  ​250 
A)  ​200 
B)  ​300 
C)  ​150 
D)  ​250

Question 11

The bicuspid,or mitral,valve is located _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​between the left atrium and the left ventricle 
B)  ​between the right atrium and right ventricle 
C)  ​at the orifice of the pulmonary artery 
D)  ​at the orifice of the aorta 
A)  ​between the left atrium and the left ventricle 
B)  ​between the right atrium and right ventricle 
C)  ​at the orifice of the pulmonary artery 
D)  ​at the orifice of the aorta

Question 12

Statins are drugs that may be used to lower cholesterol levels.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A rapid heartbeat of more than 100 beats per minute is most accurately called _____.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​arrhythmia 
B)  ​bradycardia 
C)  ​tachycardia 
D)  ​fibrillation 
A)  ​arrhythmia 
B)  ​bradycardia 
C)  ​tachycardia 
D)  ​fibrillation

Question 14

Match the term with the best descriptor.​
-​drugs given to reduce the amount of fluid in the body

Accepted Answer

A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block 
A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block

Question 15

Match the term with the best descriptor.​
-​tiny webbed,stainless steel devices

Accepted Answer

A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block 
A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block

Question 16

The _____ sends out an electrical impulse that begins and regulates the heartbeat.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​AV node 
B)  ​SA node 
C)  ​Purkinje fibers 
D)  ​AV bundle 
A)  ​AV node 
B)  ​SA node 
C)  ​Purkinje fibers 
D)  ​AV bundle

Question 17

Which of the following lab results would be least likely to contribute to the development of heart disease?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Total cholesterol 250 mg/dL 
B)  ​LDL 150 mg/dL 
C)  ​HDL 60 mg/dL 
D)  ​Triglycerides 190 mg/dL 
A)  ​Total cholesterol 250 mg/dL 
B)  ​LDL 150 mg/dL 
C)  ​HDL 60 mg/dL 
D)  ​Triglycerides 190 mg/dL

Question 18

Match the term with the best descriptor.​
-​surgically implanted battery-operated electronic device to regulate the rhythm of the heart

Accepted Answer

A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block 
A) ​Holter monitor 
B) ​murmurs 
C) ​diuretics 
D) ​cardiac catheterization 
E) ​tissue plasminogen activator
F)​CAD
G)​lipid panel
H)​cardiac stents
I)​pacemaker
J)third-degree block

Question 19

Low blood pressure (hypotension)is a risk factor for heart disease.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____________________ is a procedure to help open clogged vessels.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a procedure to help open...

Exam 13: Heart

The structure of the heart allows it to function as a double pump.​

Cardiac muscle tissue,or _____,makes up the major portion of the heart.​

A device that shocks the heart to return it to a normal rhythm is called a(n)____________________.​

The heart sounds heard through a stethoscope are caused by the impact of the blood churning in the chambers.​

The term used to describe a slow heart rate (fewer than 60 beats per minute)is____________________.​

Match the term with the best descriptor.​ -​narrowing of the arteries that supply oxygen to the heart muscle

Match the term with the best descriptor.​ -​a catheter is inserted and fed into the chamber of the heart,where dye is inserted and pictures are taken

Invasive procedures are those that do not penetrate the skin or a body cavity.​

Which of the following best describes the location of the apex of the heart?​

A person's total cholesterol level should be below _____ mg/dl.​

The bicuspid,or mitral,valve is located _____.​

Statins are drugs that may be used to lower cholesterol levels.​

A rapid heartbeat of more than 100 beats per minute is most accurately called _____.​

Match the term with the best descriptor.​ -​drugs given to reduce the amount of fluid in the body

Match the term with the best descriptor.​ -​tiny webbed,stainless steel devices

The _____ sends out an electrical impulse that begins and regulates the heartbeat.​

Which of the following lab results would be least likely to contribute to the development of heart disease?​

Match the term with the best descriptor.​ -​surgically implanted battery-operated electronic device to regulate the rhythm of the heart

Low blood pressure (hypotension)is a risk factor for heart disease.​

____________________ is a procedure to help open clogged vessels.​

Introduction to the Structural Units

Chemistry of Living Things

Cells

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Central Nervous System

Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System

Special Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Circulation and Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

Infection Control and Standard Precautions

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition

Urinary System

Reproductive System

Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases

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The structure of the heart allows it to function as a double pump.

Cardiac muscle tissue,or _____,makes up the major portion of the heart.

A device that shocks the heart to return it to a normal rhythm is called a(n)____________________.

The heart sounds heard through a stethoscope are caused by the impact of the blood churning in the chambers.

The term used to describe a slow heart rate (fewer than 60 beats per minute)is____________________.

Match the term with the best descriptor. -narrowing of the arteries that supply oxygen to the heart muscle

Match the term with the best descriptor. -a catheter is inserted and fed into the chamber of the heart,where dye is inserted and pictures are taken

Invasive procedures are those that do not penetrate the skin or a body cavity.

Which of the following best describes the location of the apex of the heart?

A person's total cholesterol level should be below _____ mg/dl.

The bicuspid,or mitral,valve is located _____.

Statins are drugs that may be used to lower cholesterol levels.

A rapid heartbeat of more than 100 beats per minute is most accurately called _____.

Match the term with the best descriptor. -drugs given to reduce the amount of fluid in the body

Match the term with the best descriptor. -tiny webbed,stainless steel devices

The _____ sends out an electrical impulse that begins and regulates the heartbeat.

Which of the following lab results would be least likely to contribute to the development of heart disease?

Match the term with the best descriptor. -surgically implanted battery-operated electronic device to regulate the rhythm of the heart

Low blood pressure (hypotension)is a risk factor for heart disease.

____________________ is a procedure to help open clogged vessels.