Title Text: An Introduction to Human Disease: Pathology and Pathophysiology Correlations Title Text: Seventh Edition, Leornard V. Crowley, M.D.
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1:  The left side of the heart circulates blood to the lungs.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

2:  During systole, approximately what percentage of the blood in the ventricles is ejected?
A: 60
B: 70
C: 80
D: 90
E: 100

3:  The systolic pressure reflects:
A: ejection fraction
B: ventricular contraction
C: peripheral resistance
D: All of the above

4:  Congenital heart disease can be caused by an intrauterine injury such as those caused by a German Measles infection.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

5:  Rheumatic fever damages the heart through:
A: thrombosis
B: infection
C: hypersensitivity
D: tumors

6:  A mitral valve prolapse is commonly asymptomatic.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

7:  Fenfluramine and phentermine damage heart valves in a similar manner as high levels of:
A: adrenaline
B: ephedrine
C: seratonin
D: testosterone

8:  A group at elevated risk of infective endocarditis is:
A: intravenous drug users
B: elderly
C: children
D: homosexual men

9:  Risk factors for coronary heart disease is:
A: High blood lipids
B: High blood pressure
C: Cigarette smoking
D: Diabetes
E: All of the Above

10:  Myocardial infarction almost always occurs in the:
A: left ventricle
B: right ventricle
C: left atrium
D: right atrium
E: All of the Above

11:  After coronary heart disease has developed, reducing risk factors will not affect the progression of the disease.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

12:  _______ is a protein produced in response to inflammation or infection that signifies a risk of developing coronary artery disease.
A: triglyceride
B: CRP
C: homocysteine
D: folic acid
E: chlamydia pneumoniae

13:  A major cause of death secondary to hypertension is:
A: Myocartial infarction
B: Pneumatic infarction
C: Necrosis
D: Cereberal hemorrhage

14:  Methods of treatment for heart failure include:
A: diuretics
B: digitalis
C: ACE inhibitors
D: natriuretic peptide
E: All of the Above

15:  Aneurysms of the aorta can be remedied surgically.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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