P1 9. Functions of cardiovascular system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the heart
A
generates pumping action to get blood around the body.
2
Q
what are blood vessels
A
provide a circulatory network to transfer the blood around the body
3
Q
what is blood
A
acts a carrier for blood cells, gasses and nutrients
4
Q
what are the functions of the cardiovascular system
A
transport
clotting
temperature regulation
5
Q
what does blood transport
A
carries nutrients and oxygen to deliver to the body
it also removes waste products
6
Q
how does clotting form
A
platelets in the blood form clots which are able to seal wounds very quickly
7
Q
how is temperature regulated
A
controlling the lumen of a blood vessel allows a consistent temp of 37*
when too hot - vasodilation occurs to widen lumen, increasing blood flow to the skin.
