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 excersize
2
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Cardiovascular
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To do with the heart blood and blood vessles together
3
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 vasoconstriction)
4
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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.
5
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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
