cardio-respiratory and vasucular systems: structure Flashcards
what does cardiovasuclar mean
refers to heard, blood vessels and blood
what does cardio-respiratory mean
the cardiovasuclar system and breathing aparatus
label a heart diagram
what is the pulmonary circulation system
occurs between the heart and the lungs
- deoxygenatied blood is pumped from the heart to the lungs via the pulmonary artery
- oxygenated blood is returned back to the heart via the pulmonary vein
what is the systemic circulation system
occurs between the heart and the body
- involves circulation of oxygenated blood is pumped from the heart to the body via the aorta
- deoxygenated blood is returned back to the heart via the vena cava
what is resting heart rate
72 bpm
how can training decrease heart rate
training can increase the size of the heart so heart rate lowers