functions of cardiovascular system 1.2.1 Flashcards
1
Q
what makes up the cardio respiratory system
A
heart, blood and blood vessels
2
Q
what are the three main functions
A
transporting oxygen carbon dioxide and nutrients
helps the blood clot
controlling the body temp
3
Q
what waste products does it transport
A
carbon dioxide lactic acid
4
Q
what part of the blood allows for clotting
A
platelets
5
Q
why is clotting important
A
it protects against infection and excessive bleeding
6
Q
how does temperature regulation work
A
controlling the diameter of the lumen of our blood vessels
7
Q
when the body is too hot what do the blood vessels do
A
vasodilate increasing blood flow for it to be cooled
8
Q
when the body is too cold what do the blood vessels do
A
vasoconstrict get smaller and further from surface
