Question 1

Which structure receives deoxygenated blood from the venae cavae?

Accepted Answer

A)  Left atrium 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Right atrium 
D)  Left ventricle 
E)  Right ventricle 
A)  Left atrium 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Right atrium 
D)  Left ventricle 
E)  Right ventricle

Question 2

The CF atri/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  chamber. 
B)  ataxia. 
C)  antrum. 
D)  atrium. 
E)  artery. 
A)  chamber. 
B)  ataxia. 
C)  antrum. 
D)  atrium. 
E)  artery.

Question 3

Partial or complete loss of consciousness, usually caused by decreased blood supply to the brain, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  thrombosis. 
B)  bruit. 
C)  syncope. 
D)  arrhythmia. 
E)  fibrillation. 
A)  thrombosis. 
B)  bruit. 
C)  syncope. 
D)  arrhythmia. 
E)  fibrillation.

Question 4

The inability of heart valves to close properly is called

Accepted Answer

A)  stenosis. 
B)  insufficiency. 
C)  commissurotomy. 
D)  varices. 
E)  coarctation. 
A)  stenosis. 
B)  insufficiency. 
C)  commissurotomy. 
D)  varices. 
E)  coarctation.

Question 5

Which vessels emerge from the aorta to supply the heart muscle with blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coronary arteries 
B)  Pulmonary arteries 
C)  Pulmonary veins 
D)  Superior vena cava 
E)  Carotid arteries 
A)  Coronary arteries 
B)  Pulmonary arteries 
C)  Pulmonary veins 
D)  Superior vena cava 
E)  Carotid arteries

Question 6

Build a word that means removal of an embolus: ____________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Build a word that means removal of...

Question 7

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-sudden, sometimes temporary cessation of function of the heart

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations 
A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

Question 8

Narrowing of a vessel, especially the aorta, is called coarctation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Although rare, the most common primary tumor of the heart is

Accepted Answer

A)  melanoma. 
B)  sarcoma. 
C)  cardioma. 
D)  myxoma. 
E)  angioma. 
A)  melanoma. 
B)  sarcoma. 
C)  cardioma. 
D)  myxoma. 
E)  angioma.

Question 10

The CF sept/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  hardening. 
B)  septum. 
C)  blood clot. 
D)  ventricle. 
E)  atrium. 
A)  hardening. 
B)  septum. 
C)  blood clot. 
D)  ventricle. 
E)  atrium.

Question 11

Cardioversion is a defibrillation technique for treating arrhythmias in a life-threatening situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Narrowing of any vessel, especially the aorta, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  coarctation. 
B)  patency. 
C)  fibrillation. 
D)  ischemia. 
E)  thrombosis. 
A)  coarctation. 
B)  patency. 
C)  fibrillation. 
D)  ischemia. 
E)  thrombosis.

Question 13

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-artery

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o 
A) aneurysm/o 
B) angi/o 
C) aort/o 
D) arteri/o 
E) arteriol/o
F)ather/o
G)atri/o
H)cardi/o
I)electr/o
J)embol/o
K)hemangi/o
L)lipid/o
M)my/o
N)phleb/o
O)scler/o
P)sept/o
Q)sphygm/o
R)sten/o
S)thromb/o
T)valv/o
U)ventricul/o

Question 14

Chest pain associated with coronary artery disease is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ischemia. 
B)  hyperalgia. 
C)  angina pectoris. 
D)  angiodynia. 
E)  pectorodynia. 
A)  ischemia. 
B)  hyperalgia. 
C)  angina pectoris. 
D)  angiodynia. 
E)  pectorodynia.

Question 15

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-area of tissue that undergoes necrosis

Accepted Answer

A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations 
A) aneurysm 
B) angina pectoris 
C) arrest 
D) arrhythmia 
E) arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolism
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

Question 16

Backflow of blood in the heart is called

Accepted Answer

A)  regurgitation. 
B)  arrhythmia. 
C)  stenosis. 
D)  hypoxia. 
E)  dysrhythmia. 
A)  regurgitation. 
B)  arrhythmia. 
C)  stenosis. 
D)  hypoxia. 
E)  dysrhythmia.

Which structure receives deoxygenated blood from the venae cavae?

The CF atri/o means

Partial or complete loss of consciousness, usually caused by decreased blood supply to the brain, is called

The inability of heart valves to close properly is called

Which vessels emerge from the aorta to supply the heart muscle with blood?

Build a word that means removal of an embolus: ____________________

Match the medical words with their definitions. -sudden, sometimes temporary cessation of function of the heart

Narrowing of a vessel, especially the aorta, is called coarctation.

Although rare, the most common primary tumor of the heart is

The CF sept/o means

Cardioversion is a defibrillation technique for treating arrhythmias in a life-threatening situation.

Narrowing of any vessel, especially the aorta, is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -artery

Chest pain associated with coronary artery disease is called

Match the medical words with their definitions. -area of tissue that undergoes necrosis

Backflow of blood in the heart is called

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Exam 8: Cardiovascular System

Which structure receives deoxygenated blood from the venae cavae?

The CF atri/o means

Partial or complete loss of consciousness, usually caused by decreased blood supply to the brain, is called

The inability of heart valves to close properly is called

Which vessels emerge from the aorta to supply the heart muscle with blood?

Build a word that means removal of an embolus: ____________________

Match the medical words with their definitions. -sudden, sometimes temporary cessation of function of the heart

Narrowing of a vessel, especially the aorta, is called coarctation.

Although rare, the most common primary tumor of the heart is

The CF sept/o means

Cardioversion is a defibrillation technique for treating arrhythmias in a life-threatening situation.

Narrowing of any vessel, especially the aorta, is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -artery

Chest pain associated with coronary artery disease is called

Match the medical words with their definitions. -area of tissue that undergoes necrosis

Backflow of blood in the heart is called

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Musculoskeletal System

Urinary System

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

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