Soc 15 - Parts Of The Heart Flashcards

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Cardio-respiratory system

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The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles

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Cardiovascular

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To do with the heart, blood vessels together

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Vasodilation

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When the veins swell up or dilate widening of internal diamenter of blood vessel to allow increased blood flow

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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

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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 vasoconstiction

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