7. Cardiovascular System

Question 0

What does heart rate mean

Answer 0

The number of times the heart beats in a minute

Question 1

What makes up the cardiovascular system

Answer 1

The heart, blood vessels, blood

Question 2

What does stroke volume mean

Answer 2

The amount of blood leaving the heart each beat

Question 3

What are the adaptations of the cardiovascular system as a result of regular participation in physical exercise

Answer 3

Increased size and strength in the heart, increase in stroke volume, lower resting heart rate, increased maximum cardiac output, faster return to resting heart rate, increased capillarisation, increased number of red blood cells

Question 4

What is systolic blood pressure (PE)

Answer 4

The pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting

Question 5

What is diastolic blood pressure (PE)

Answer 5

Pressure of the arteries while the heart is relaxing

Question 6

What is the bad cholesterol

Answer 6

Low density Lipoprotein (LDL)

Question 7

What is the good cholesterol

Answer 7

High density lipoprotein (HDL)

Question 8

What are the long term benefits of regular exercise on the cardiovascular system

Answer 8

Lowers resting blood pressure, lowers cholesterol levels