cardiovascular system exam questions

What test measures the pressure inside the arteries as the heart pumps blood?

A. Blood pressure test B. Pulse oximetry C. Echocardiogram D. Spirometry

Which of the following is a central vasodilator and peripheral vasoconstrictor?

A. Sympathetic nervous system B. Parasympathetic nervous system C. Norepinephrine D. Acetylcholine

Which type of lung cancer is strongly associated with exposure to asbestos?

A. Mesothelioma B. Adenocarcinoma C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Small cell lung cancer

What is a condition where the heart beats too fast, reducing its ability to pump blood effectively?

A. Tachycardia B. Bradycardia C. Arrhythmia D. Ventricular fibrillation

What is a condition where the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm?

A. Arrhythmia B. Hypertension C. Tachycardia D. Bradycardia

Cardiovascular System Exam Questions