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Cardiovascular Disease Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Inflammation of veins, called________, is a serious condition because a thromboembolism may occur.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phlebitis refers to inflammation of veins, often associated with the risk of thrombus formation and subsequent embolism.
Question 2 of 5
Identify the muscular ridges that are found on the anterior wall of the right atrium and extend into the auricles.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pectinate muscles are ridges in the right atrium and auricles.
Question 3 of 5
Which wave in an electrocardiogram represents repolarization of the ventricles?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The T wave on an ECG represents ventricular repolarization, preparing the ventricles for the next cycle of depolarization and contraction.
Question 4 of 5
Precapillary sphincters are located in venules.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Precapillary sphincters are in arterioles, regulating blood entry into capillaries, not venules.
Question 5 of 5
The left atrioventricular valve is also called:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The left AV valve is known as both the mitral and bicuspid valve.