Circulatory System Diseases Quiz

1. What is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease?

2. What are the two main factors that contribute to the buildup of plaque?

3. Define a heart attack.

4. What is coronary heart disease?

5. By making healthy_______________, you can reduce your risk of developing CVD.

6. Which of the following is a component of plaque? a) oxygen b) carbon dioxide c) cholesterol d) all of the above

7. What is a consequence of the buildup of plaque? a) narrows the arteries b) may lead to a heart attack c) reduces blood flow d) all of the above

8. One symptom of coronary heart disease may be

a) smoking b) a high fat diet c) chest pain d) all of the above

9. What is a controllable factor in preventing cardiovascular disease? a) gender b) age c) not smoking d) all of the above

10. What is the leading cause of death of adults in the U.S.?

a) heart attacks b) coronary heart disease c) cancer d) diabetes