Soc 15-The Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
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Cardio-respiratory system
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The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise
2
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Cardiovascular
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To do with the heart,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 vessel 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 vasodialtion and vasoconstriction.
