Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-High levels of a fatty substance in the blood
A)aorta
B)arterial anastomosis
C)arteriosclerosis
D)atherectomy
E)brachial artery
F)capillary
G)cardiomegaly
H)hypercholesterolemia
I)hypoxia
J)interatrial septum
K)mitral valvulitis
L)pericardiocentesis
M)phlebotomy
N)pulmonary artery
O)sinoatrial node
P)sphygmomanometer
Q)thrombolysis
R)valvuloplasty
S)vasodilation
T)vena cava

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-High levels of a fatty substance in the blood
A)aorta
B)arterial anastomosis
C)arteriosclerosis
D)atherectomy
E)brachial artery
F)capillary
G)cardiomegaly
H)hypercholesterolemia
I)hypoxia
J)interatrial septum
K)mitral valvulitis
L)pericardiocentesis
M)phlebotomy
N)pulmonary artery
O)sinoatrial node
P)sphygmomanometer
Q)thrombolysis
R)valvuloplasty
S)vasodilation
T)vena cava

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hypercholesterolemia refers to high levels of a fatty substance (cholesterol) in the blood.

Answer: C
 Arteriosclerosis refers to the thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries.

Answer: E
 Brachial artery is a major blood vessel in the upper arm that supplies blood to the arm and hand.

Answer: G
 Cardiomegaly refers to an enlarged heart.

Answer: O
 Sinoatrial node is a group of cells in the heart that generates electrical impulses to regulate the heartbeat.

Answer: P
 Sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure blood pressure.

Answer: Q
 Thrombolysis refers to the breakdown of blood clots.

Answer: R
 Valvuloplasty refers to the surgical repair or reconstruction of heart valves.

Answer: S
 Vasodilation refers to the widening of blood vessels, which helps to increase blood flow.

Answer: T
 Vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings