More Key Terms

Question 1

Pulmonary Diffusion

Answer 1

The process whereby oxygen is taken in via the lungs to the blood, and carbon dioxide is diffused from the blood to the lungs

Question 2

Vasoconstriction

Answer 2

The procees whereby blood vessels narrow their diameter as a response to a decreased demand for oxygen delivery to muscle tissue

Question 3

Vasodilation

Answer 3

The process whereby blood vessels increase their diameter as a response to an increased demand for oxygen delivery to muscle tissue

Question 4

Lactate Inflection Point (LIP)

Answer 4

The point beyond which a given exercise intensity or power output cannot be maintained by an athlete

Question 5

Systolic Blood Pressure

Answer 5

Blood pressure recorded as blood is ejected during the contraction phase of the heart cycle. It is the higher of the two blood pressure values

Question 6

Systolic Blood Pressure

Answer 6

Blood pressure recorded as blood is ejected during the contraction phase of the heart cycle. It is the higher of the two blood pressure values

Question 7

Venous Return

Answer 7

Venous return is the rate of blood flow back to the heart.

Question 8

Maximum Heart Rate

Answer 8

The highest heart rate value achieved in an all out effort to the point of exhaustion

Question 9

Vo2 Max

Answer 9

the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense or maximal exercise.

Question 10

Redistribution of Blood Flow

Answer 10

Immediately after the onset of exercise there is a redistribution of blood flow throughout the body. Increase in blood flow to the active muscles, reduction in blood flow to the non vital organs in order to meet greater demands.