Quiz for:
Understanding Blood Flow and Heart Valves

Question 1

What is a notable risk factor for developing heart valve disease?

Question 2

Which valve is most commonly affected by prolapse?

Question 3

Describe a possible consequence of mitral valve prolapse.

Question 4

What causes the normal heart sounds 'lub-dub'?

Question 5

Which condition is characterized by a valve not closing completely?

Question 6

Which heart valves remain open during ventricular relaxation?

Question 7

What structure prevents AV valve cusps from inverting during contraction?

Question 8

What are common causes of valve stenosis?

Question 9

In normal blood flow, when do the aortic and pulmonary valves open?

Question 10

Which heart valve is commonly affected by congenital defects?

Question 11

What event triggers the closing of AV valves?

Question 12

What is the function of heart valves within the cardiovascular system?

Question 13

How can lifestyle affect heart valve health?

Question 14

What sound is indicative of a heart murmur?

Question 15

What characteristic differentiates stenosis from regurgitation in heart valve diseases?