Ch 7 Quiz Questions

Question 1

Pulmonary circulation

Answer 1

is the part of the circulatory system governed by the right side of the heart; the circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs.

Question 2

diastole

Answer 2

heart’s relaxation

Question 3

personality traits are associated with heart disease

Answer 3

hostility

cynicism

anger

Question 4

How many chambers does the heart contain?

Answer 4

Four

Question 5

low-density
lipoproteins

Answer 5

shuttle cholesterol from the liver to the organs and tissues
that require it

Question 6

Atherosclerosis is caused by:

Answer 6

arteries become
narrowed by deposits of fat, cholesterol,
and other substances.

Question 7

Systole

Answer 7

Contraction phase
of the heart.

Question 8

Inflammation and C-reactive protein

Answer 8

is a CVD risk factor that can be changed

Question 9

Reducing sodium intake

Answer 9

can help reduce blood pressure

Question 10

increasing potassium
intake

Answer 10

can help reduce blood pressure

Question 11

Pulmonary edema

Answer 11

is a condition where fluid can collect in the lungs and interfere with breathing, particularly when a person is lying down.

Question 12

Dietary recommendations for decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease include

Answer 12

Decrease saturated and trans fat
intake.

• Eat a high-fibre diet.
• Reduce sodium intake and increase
  potassium intake.
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
• Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 13

This family of drugs blocks the production of cholesterol by the liver and contributes to lower blood cholesterol levels:

Answer 13

Statins

Question 14

Symptoms observed when someone is having a heart attack

Answer 14

Sweating (breaking out in a cold sweat, in particular)
● Nausea and vomiting
● Light-headedness or sudden dizziness

Shortness of breath:

Discomfort in other areas of the upper body

Chest discomfort

Question 15

The left side of the heart pumps blood in the __________ circulation.

Answer 15

Systemic Circulation

Question 16

The arteries that supply the heart are called:

Answer 16

Coronary arteries

Question 17

person
having the heart attack chew and swallow

Answer 17

one adult Aspirin tablet (325 milligrams)
as soon as possible after symptoms begin;

Question 18

A heart attack is also called:

Answer 18

myocardial infarction

Question 19

CVD Risk Factors

Answer 19

unhealthy diet
overweight
sendentary
smoke
manage stress ineffectively
uncontrolled high
blood pressure or
high cholesterol levels

Question 19

Many embolic strokes are linked
to a type of abnormal heart rhythm
called

Answer 19

atrial fibrillation