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Cardiovascular System Flashcards

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What is the cardio - respiratory system?

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The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise

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What is cardiovascular?

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To do with the heart, blood and blood vessels together

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What is vasodilation?

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When viens swell up or dilate; widening of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood vessel to allow increased blood flow

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What is vasoconstriction?

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When viens shrink down; narrowing of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood vessel to decrease blood flow

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