Cardiovascular System: Key Terms and Concepts Quiz

1. Angio angio, angel, archangel, ark.

Highest-ranking angel

Vessel angiogram (vessel study)

Large boat (Noah's ark)

Wing (angel's feature)

The word 'angio' refers to 'vessel' in this context and is commonly seen in the medical term angiogram which means a vessel study.

Explanation

The word 'angio' refers to 'vessel' in this context and is commonly seen in the medical term angiogram which means a vessel study.

2. What is the main artery called that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

Main artery aortalgia (aorta pain)

Capillary

Venous

Pulmonary

The main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body is known as the aortal. The incorrect options include 'venous' which carries deoxygenated blood, 'capillary' which are the smallest blood vessels where gas exchange occurs, and 'pulmonary' which carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Explanation

The main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body is known as the aortal. The incorrect options include 'venous' which carries deoxygenated blood, 'capillary' which are the smallest blood vessels where gas exchange occurs, and 'pulmonary' which carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

3. Aterio arterio, artery + o

Waterio (condition of hard water)

Arteriio (condition of hard arteries)

Paterio (condition of hard patios)

Artery arteriosclerosis (condition of hard arteries)

The term 'aterio' refers to artery and 'arterio' refers to the medical term artery along with the suffix '-o'. Therefore, the correct answer describes arteriosclerosis, which is a condition of hard arteries.

Explanation

The term 'aterio' refers to artery and 'arterio' refers to the medical term artery along with the suffix '-o'. Therefore, the correct answer describes arteriosclerosis, which is a condition of hard arteries.

4. What is the correct term that corresponds to the given term 'cardio cardio, card, suit'?

Stomach gastroenterology (stomach, study of)

Heart cardiology (heart, study of)

Lung pulmonology (lung, study of)

Brain neurology (brain, study of)

The term 'cardio' is related to 'heart' and the correct term is 'cardiology' which is the study of the heart.

Explanation

The term 'cardio' is related to 'heart' and the correct term is 'cardiology' which is the study of the heart.

5. What medical procedure involves the removal of an embolus to clear vessel obstruction?

Elbow surgery (elbow, bend)

Emboli treatment (emboli)

Vessel obstruction embolectomy (embolus, removal of)

Obstruction removal (obstruction)

An embolectomy specifically refers to the removal of an embolus from a blood vessel to clear obstruction, whereas the incorrect answers are not directly related to the procedure.

Explanation

An embolectomy specifically refers to the removal of an embolus from a blood vessel to clear obstruction, whereas the incorrect answers are not directly related to the procedure.

6. What does the term 'emia' typically refer to?

Breath

Vision

Blood anemia (without blood)

Pain

The suffix 'emia' is commonly used in medical terms to denote conditions related to blood. For example, anemia refers to a condition without enough blood.

Explanation

The suffix 'emia' is commonly used in medical terms to denote conditions related to blood. For example, anemia refers to a condition without enough blood.

7. Hema hema, he-man, strength.

Hemorrhage, hermit, struggle

Hamburger, help, stream

Blood hematoma (blood tumor)

Blood, blood man, power

The question is alluding to the word 'hema' which is related to blood, and 'he-man' which suggests strength. The correct answer ties these together with 'hematoma' which is a blood tumor.

Explanation

The question is alluding to the word 'hema' which is related to blood, and 'he-man' which suggests strength. The correct answer ties these together with 'hematoma' which is a blood tumor.

8. Phleb phleb, flea, bloodsucker, blood.

Skin

Nerve

Vein phlebotomy (vein incision)

Heart

The correct answer is 'vein' which relates to phlebotomy, a medical procedure involving vein incision to draw blood. The incorrect answers do not directly relate to the context of phleb and its associated meanings.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'vein' which relates to phlebotomy, a medical procedure involving vein incision to draw blood. The incorrect answers do not directly relate to the context of phleb and its associated meanings.

9. What is the medical condition characterized by the formation of a blood clot in a vein?

Thromboembolism (clotted artery)

Blood clot thrombophlebitis (clotted vein)

Thrombophilia (genetic predisposition to clot formation)

Thrombosis (blocked artery)

Thrombophlebitis specifically refers to the formation of a blood clot in a vein, whereas the other incorrect answers are related but involve different types of blood clotting conditions.

Explanation

Thrombophlebitis specifically refers to the formation of a blood clot in a vein, whereas the other incorrect answers are related but involve different types of blood clotting conditions.

10. Varico varico, verico - s, veins.

Vericosity (condition of having prominent veins)

Varicopathy (disease of the veins)

Varicosectomy (surgical removal of varicose veins)

Varicose veins variocele (twisted veins, tumor)

The term 'varico varico, verico - s' is related to veins, specifically referring to varicose veins and variocele which are characterized by twisted veins and tumor-like growths. The incorrect answers do not accurately represent the intended meaning of the term.

Explanation

The term 'varico varico, verico - s' is related to veins, specifically referring to varicose veins and variocele which are characterized by twisted veins and tumor-like growths. The incorrect answers do not accurately represent the intended meaning of the term.

11. What is the meaning of the Latin term 'vaso vaso, vessel - l'?

Blood vessel vasoconstriction (tightened vessel)

Glass vases

Vasectomy

Flower vase

The Latin term 'vaso vaso, vessel - l' refers to blood vessel vasoconstriction, which is the process of tightening a blood vessel.

Explanation

The Latin term 'vaso vaso, vessel - l' refers to blood vessel vasoconstriction, which is the process of tightening a blood vessel.

12. What is the translation of vena vena?

Artery vena cava

Vein vena cava (large vein)

Vein aorta

Vein cava (large vein)

Vein vena cava (small vein)

13. What is the medical term for inflammation of the heart cavity?

Heart cavity ventriculitis (ventricle inflammation)

Carditis (inflammation of the heart muscles)

Endocarditis (inflammation of the inner lining of the heart)

Pericarditis (inflammation of the membrane around the heart)

Ventriculitis specifically refers to inflammation of the ventricles of the heart, while carditis, endocarditis, and pericarditis refer to inflammation of different parts of the heart with distinct medical implications.

Explanation

Ventriculitis specifically refers to inflammation of the ventricles of the heart, while carditis, endocarditis, and pericarditis refer to inflammation of different parts of the heart with distinct medical implications.

14. What marks the conclusion of a section?

Section complete.

Section ending.

Section finalization.

End of section

The correct answer 'End of section.' signifies the conclusion of the section, indicating that all content within that section has been covered.

Explanation

The correct answer 'End of section.' signifies the conclusion of the section, indicating that all content within that section has been covered.

15. What signals the end of a section?

Beginning of section.

Start of section.

Middle of section.

End of section

The correct answer indicates that the section has come to an end, while the incorrect answers suggest other points within the section, which do not indicate its conclusion.

Explanation

The correct answer indicates that the section has come to an end, while the incorrect answers suggest other points within the section, which do not indicate its conclusion.