Short Term Affects On The Cv System Flashcards
1
Q
Define heart rate
A
The number of times the heart beats per minute
2
Q
Define stroke volume
A
The amount of blood leaving the heart at each beat
3
Q
Define cardiac output
A
The amount of blood leaving the heart per minute
4
Q
Define maximum heart rate
A
The highest number of times your heart can beat in one minute
MHR=220-age
5
Q
Define recovery rate
A
How long it takes for your pulse rate to get back to your resting heart
6
Q
Short term affects on the CV system
A
Increase in heart rate
Increase in stroke volume
Increase in systolic blood pressure
