Cardiovascular System Flashcards
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Stroke volume
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Amount of blood leaving heart per beat
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The cardiovascular system
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Made up of the heart, blood vessels and blood to supply the body with oxygen for exercise
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Systolic blood pressure
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Pressure when blood is being pumped out of the heart
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Long-term exercise effects
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Increase in size and strength of heart Increased stroke volume Lower heart rate Increased maximum cardiac output Faster recovery More red blood cells
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Long term benefits of exercise
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Better health and fitness
Reduced risk of coronary heart disease
Increased oxygen delivery
More efficient recovery
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Blood pressure
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Force of blood pushing against walls of blood vessels as travelling
If too high puts strain on heart
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Cholesterol
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Too much saturated fat in diet
Bad make deposits build up in arteries so harder for blood to circulate so heart disease
High density can break down
