Soc 15: The Cardio Vasculat Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definitio of cardio respiratry system
A
The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to nuscles during exercise
2
Q
What is vasodilation
A
When veins swell up widening of the internal diameter of the blood vessel to allow increased blood flow
3
Q
What is vasoconstriction
A
When veins shrink down narrowing of the internal diameter of the blood vessel to decrease blood flow
4
Q
What is vasoconstriction
A
When veins shrink down narrowing of the internal diameter of the blood vessel to decrease blood flow
5
Q
What is Vascular shunting
A
Process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise by diverting blood away from inactive areas achived by vasodilation and vasoconstrinction
