Soc 15 Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
What is cardio-respiratory systen
A
The intereaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to working muscles during exersize
2
Q
What is cardiovascular
A
To do with the heart, blood and blood vessels working together
3
Q
What is vasodilation
A
When veins swell up or dilate, widening the lumen of the blood vessel to allow blood flow
4
Q
What is vasoconstriction
A
When veins shrink down, narrowing the lumen of the blood vessel to decrease blood flow
5
Q
What is vascular shunting
A
A process that increases blood flow to active areas during exersice by diverting blood away feom inactive areas achieved by vasodilation and vasocunstruction
6
Q
What way do arteries take blood
A
Away from the heart
