Soc 15 Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
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Cardio-respiratory system
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The interaction pf the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise
2
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Cardiovascular
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To do with theheart,blood and blood vessels together
3
Q
Vasodilation
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When veins swell up or dilate; widening of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood vessel to allow increased blood flow
4
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Vasoconstriction
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When veins shrink down; narrowing of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood bessel to decrease blood flow
5
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Vascular shunting
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Process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise by diverting blood away from inactive areas;achieved by vasodilation and vasoconstriction
6
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The 3 main main function of cardiovasuclar system
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-transport oxygen, carbon dioxide and nutrients
-helps clot blood
-it controls body temeperature
