EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: the vascular system Flashcards
1
Q
What does the vascular system refer to?
A
blood, blood vessels and blood pressure
2
Q
How is oxygen carried around the body?
A
97% is carried via haemoglobin
3% is carried via plasma
3
Q
how is carbon dioxide carried around the body?
A
23% is carried via haemoglobin
7% is carried via plasma
70% is carried via water in RBC as carbolic acid
4
Q
what is vascular shunting?
A
the redistribution of blood to working muscles during exercise
5
Q
three benefits of vascular shunting?
A
1.) more oxygen delivered to the working muscles, allows for more aerobic capacity
2.)helps remove lactic acid and CO2
3.) helps to repay oxygen debt
