Cardiovascular Quiz

What does the combining form "angi/o" refer to?

• blue

• vein

• vessel (blood)

• lung

The combining form "aort/o" is associated with which of the following?

• heart

• aorta; largest artery

• artery

• vein

Which combining form means "narrowing"?

• constrict/o

• dilat/o

• tens/o

• tom/o

What does "cyan/o" signify in medical terminology?

• light

• blue

• sound

• electricity

The term "rhythm/o" is related to which concept?

• contraction

• heartbeat; rhythm

• to cut

• vessel; duct

Which combining form is used for "electricity"?

• electr/o

• lumin/o

• son/o

• tens/o

What does "thromb/o" refer to?

• clot

• heart

• ventricle

• artery

The combining form "ven/i, ven/o" is associated with which of the following?

• artery

• vein

• ventricle

• plaque; fatty buildup

What does the prefix "brady-" mean?

• on; over; upon

• slow

• fast

• across

What does the prefix "dia-" mean?

• across

• in; within

• below; below normal; deficient

• fast