Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Congenital malformation of the heart involving four distinct defects
A)aneurysm
B)angina
C)arrhythmias
D)beta-blockers
E)claudication
F)congestive heart failure
G)cyanosis
H)emboli
I)endocarditis
J)essential hypertension
K)hemorrhoids
L)mitral valve prolapse
M)murmur
N)occlusion
O)palpitations
P)patent ductus arteriosus
Q)Raynaud phenomenon
R)tetralogy of Fallot

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Congenital malformation of the heart involving four distinct defects
A)aneurysm
B)angina
C)arrhythmias
D)beta-blockers
E)claudication
F)congestive heart failure
G)cyanosis
H)emboli
I)endocarditis
J)essential hypertension
K)hemorrhoids
L)mitral valve prolapse
M)murmur
N)occlusion
O)palpitations
P)patent ductus arteriosus
Q)Raynaud phenomenon
R)tetralogy of Fallot

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital malformation of the heart involving four distinct defects.

Answer: A 
 Aneurysm is a localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel.

Answer: B 
 Angina is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.

Answer: D 
 Beta-blockers are medications that decrease heart rate and blood pressure, and are used to treat conditions like hypertension and arrhythmias.

Answer: E 
 Claudication is pain or cramping in the legs due to inadequate blood flow during exercise.

Answer: F 
 Congestive heart failure is a condition where the heart fails to pump blood efficiently, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs and other tissues.

Answer: G 
 Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to low oxygen levels in the blood.

Answer: H 
 Emboli are blood clots or other substances that travel through the bloodstream and block blood vessels in other parts of the body.

Answer: I 
 Endocarditis is inflammation of the inner lining of the heart and heart valves, often caused by bacterial infection.

Answer: J 
 Essential hypertension is high blood pressure with no identifiable cause.

Answer: K 
 Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum.

Answer: L 
 Mitral valve prolapse is a condition where the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle doesn't close properly, leading to blood leaking backwards into the atrium.

Answer: M 
 A murmur is an abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, often indicating a problem with the heart valves.

Answer: N 
 Occlusion is blockage of a blood vessel or other tubular structure.

Answer: O 
 Palpitations are an abnormal awareness of the heartbeat, often described as a racing or pounding sensation in the chest.

Answer: P 
 Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital disorder where a blood vessel called the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth, causing abnormal circulation between the heart and lungs.

Answer: Q 
 Raynaud phenomenon is a condition where blood vessels narrow in response to cold or stress, causing numbness, tingling, and color changes in the hands and feet.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings