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Cardiovascular System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Cardiac output is a measure of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiac output = heart rate × stroke volume (D, ~5 L/min). A, B, and C are incorrect combinations.
Question 2 of 5
The dicrotic notch on the aortic pressure curve is caused by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The dicrotic notch (C) reflects aortic valve closure, causing a brief pressure dip. Pulmonary valve (A) is pulmonary, filling (B) is diastolic, contraction (D) is systolic.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following type of muscle contains the largest number of mitochondria per cell?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiac muscle (C) has the most mitochondria per cell due to its constant energy demand. Smooth (A) has fewer, skeletal (B) varies, and D is incorrect.
Question 4 of 5
Isovolumetric contraction is the phase of the cardiac cycle in which
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isovolumetric contraction is when ventricular pressure rises but volume stays constant, as all valves are closed.
Question 5 of 5
Valve through which the right ventricle pumps blood
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The right ventricle pumps blood through the pulmonary semilunar valve (B) into the pulmonary artery. Tricuspid (A) is inflow, aortic (C) and mitral (D) are left-sided.