Soc 15 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cardio respiratory system?
A
The interaction of the heart and lungs to send oxygen supply to the working muscles
2
Q
What is cardiovascular?
A
To do with the heart,blood and blood vessels together
3
Q
What is vasodilation?
A
When veins swell up or dilate, widening of the internal diameter of the blood vessel to allow increased blood flow
4
Q
What is vasoconstriction?
A
When veins shrink down, narrowing the internal diameter of the blood vessel to decrease blood flow
5
Q
What is vascular shunting?
A
Process that increases blow flow to active areas during exercise by diverting blood away from inactive areas
6
Q
How is vascular shunting achieved
A
Vasodilation and vasoconstruction
