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Cardiovascular Multiple Choice Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
At which level does the common carotid divide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The common carotid artery typically bifurcates into internal and external carotid arteries at the C3-C4 level.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following conditions normally accompanies acute unilateral right heart failure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right heart failure increases right atrial pressure due to backflow from the failing right ventricle.
Question 3 of 5
What is the heart rate using lead I for calculation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Without an ECG, 100 bpm is a common normal value for illustrative purposes; actual calculation requires ECG data.
Question 4 of 5
What is the major apoprotein in LDL?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apo B-100 is the primary apoprotein in LDL, facilitating its binding to receptors.
Question 5 of 5
A study of atheroma formation leading to atherosclerotic complications evaluates potential risk factors for relevance in a population. Three factors are found to play a significant role in the causation of atherosclerosis: smoking, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. Which of the following events is the most important direct biologic consequence of these factors?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endothelial injury from these risk factors initiates atherosclerosis, leading to plaque formation.