Soc 15 Flashcards
1
Q
What is cardio-respiratory system
A
The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise
2
Q
What is Cardiovascular
A
To do with the heart, blood and blood vessels together
3
Q
What is Vasodilation
A
When blood vessels widen to increase blood flow
4
Q
What is vasoconstriction
A
When veins shrink down, narrowing of the internal diameter of the blood vessels to increase blood flow
5
Q
What is vascular shunting
A
Process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise by diverting blood away from inactive areas, achieved by vasodilation and vasoconstriction
