Soc 15 - Parts Of The Heart Flashcards
1
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Cardio-respiratory system
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The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles
2
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Cardiovascular
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To do with the heart, blood vessels together
3
Q
Vasodilation
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When the veins swell up or dilate widening of internal diamenter of blood vessel to allow increased blood flow
4
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Vasoconstriction
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When veins strink down narrowing of internal diameter of the blood vessel to decrease blood flow
5
Q
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 vasoconstiction