SOC 15 The cardioVascular system Flashcards
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Cardio-respitatory system
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The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during excersise
2
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Cardiovascular
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To do with the heart, blood and blood vessels together
3
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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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Vascular shunting
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Process that increases blood flow to active areas during excersise by diverting blood away from inactive areas; achieved by vasodilation and vasconstriction
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Vasconstriction
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When veins shrink down;narrowing of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood vessel to decrease blood flow
