Question

11 multiple choice 5 points
inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart is known as:
valvulitis.
pericarditis.
endocarditis.
phlebitis.
12 multiple choice 5 points
an angiogram is a/an:
instrument used to examine an artery.
mechanism for viewing a blood vessel.
record or picture of an artery.
none of these are correct
13 multiple choice 5 points
the purpose of the coronary arteries is to bring oxygenated blood to the:
aorta.
myocardium.
lungs.
mediastinum.

Explanation:

• For question 11: Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane surrounding the heart. Valvulitis is inflammation of heart - valves, endocarditis is inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, and phlebitis is inflammation of a vein.
• For question 12: An angiogram is an X - ray image (record or picture) of an artery or a blood vessel after injection of a contrast medium. It's not an instrument or a mechanism for viewing.
• For question 13: The coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the myocardium (heart muscle). The aorta is the main artery leaving the heart, the lungs are for gas - exchange, and the mediastinum is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity.

Answer:

1. B. pericarditis
2. C. record or picture of an artery
3. B. myocardium