respiratory and cardiovascular system Flashcards
Cardiac Output
The volume of blood pumped out from the hearts left ventricles in one minute. stroke volume x heart rate
Stroke Volume
the volume of blood pumped by the left ventricle in each contraction
Heart Rate
number of beats per minute
Venous Return
the volume of blood returned to the hearts right atrium per min via the veins
Max Heart Rate
220-Age
Cardiac Hypertrophy
increased cardiac muscle mass
Chemoreceptors
Detect changes in chemicals
Medulla Oblongta
In the brain, motor and sensory neurons travel through
Tidal Volume
Amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs per breathe
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
maximum amount of air that can be forcebly inspired in addition to tidal volume
expiratory reserve volume
maximum amount of air that can be forcibly expired in addition to tidal volume
Residual Capacity
Amount of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal expiration
Minute Ventilation
The amount of air moved in and out of the lungs in 1 min