Common Diseases and Disorders of the Cardiovascular System Answers

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Which are part of the cardiovascular system? Select all that apply.

bones

heart

kidney

arteries

veins

What kind of blood do most arteries carry?

blue blood

oxygen-rich

oxygen-poor

carbon dioxide-rich

What makes up plaque in the arteries?

bacteria

cholesterol

blood clots

myocardium

What is the term for a heart rate that is too fast?

hypertension

systolic

bradycardia

tachycardia

What is another name for hypertension?

atherosclerosis

high blood pressure

heart attack

pulmonary embolism

What is a portion of a blood clot called that travels to another location in the body and obstructs the blood flow there?

clot

thrombus

embolus

plug

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