Soc 15 Flashcards
1
Q
Cardio-respiritory system
A
the interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise.
2
Q
Cardiovascular
A
to do with the heart, blood and blood vessels together.
3
Q
Vasodilation
A
when veins swell up or dilate; widening of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood vessel to allow increased blood flow.
4
Q
Vasoconstriction
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when veins shrink down; narrowing of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood vessel to decrease blood flow
5
Q
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.
6
Q
3 main functions of the cardiovascular system
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-Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide and nutrients
-helps clot blood
-controls body temperature
