Systems Review Quiz

1. The _______________ system signals a myocardial infarction by pain in the chest, left shoulder, jaw, and back.

2. A myocardial infarction signals a disruption in _______________ of a region of the heart muscle.

3. The _______________ system normally delivers plenty of oxygen to the blood from which it is distributed throughout the body.

4. In a condition called _______________, insufficient oxygen is reaching tissues, in this case, the heart muscle.

5. The _______________ system supplies adequate nutrients to keep heart muscle healthy.

6. A myocardial infarction might lead to decreased cardiac output, which is likely to have an adverse effect on circulation to _______________ systems.

7. Through exercise, the _______________ system helps keep the cardiovascular system healthy by increasing the heart rate and thus strengthening the heart.

8. Heart rate and blood pressure are monitored and controlled by the _______________ system.

9. If the plaque lining a diseased coronary artery ruptures, a _______________ may form and may also grow and occlude the vessel.

10. The _______________ system protects the heart and other thoracic organs by housing them in a bony cage.

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