Cardiovascular Drift Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiovascular drift is changes in heart rate and stroke volume during…
A
Prolonged exercise at the same intensity
2
Q
A reduced stroke volume initiates a compensatory…
A
Heart rate increase to maintain a nearly constant cardiac output as exercise progresses
3
Q
These responses are due to the need to…
A
Transfer excess heat produced by active tissues from deep in the body, moved by the blood during vasodilation, evaporation
4
Q
Loss of fluid…
A
Reduced plasma volume and subsequent decreased venous return and stroke volume
