The __________ are small vessels that carry deoxygenated blood.
venules
What is the name of the valve that is also known as the mitral valve?
Bicuspid
What causes a myocardial infarction?
obstruction of blood flow to the heart muscle
The purpose of the four valves of the heart is to __________.
ensure one-way blood flow
Which part of the cardiac conduction system is located in the wall of the right atrium?
SA nodes
The __________ vein is the major vein in the legs.
saphenous
The __________ are small vessels that carry oxygenated blood.
anterioles
In the clinical setting, blood pressure refers to __________.
arterial pressure
Which of following is a membrane that covers the heart?
pericardium
Twisted, dilated veins that are usually seen in the legs are called ___________ veins.
varicose
Chest pain caused by __________ generally occurs only during body movements.
sore muscles
Which of the following is the thickest layer of the heart, which is made up of muscle?
myocarduim
Which valve is between the left atrium and left ventricle?
bicuspid
Which component of the cardiac conduction system is located between the ventricles and splits into left and right branches?
bundle of his
A hardening of the fatty plaque deposits within the arteries is _____________
atherosclerosis
What causes a myocardial infarction?
obstruction of blood flow to the heart muscle
Venules and arterioles are connected by __________.
capillaries
Which of the following are the strongest blood vessels that function to carry blood away from the heart?
arteries
Which artery supplies blood to the thigh?
femoral
If chest pain follows a meal and increases when the patient bends over, it is generally due to __________.
heartburn
Fluid retention can cause swelling, or _____________ in the legs or feet.
edema
Which of the following is the thickest layer of the heart, which is made up of muscle?
myocarduim
The __________ vein is the major vein in the legs.
Saphenous
Which of the following causes of chest pain is heart-related?
Angina