SOC 15 : The Cardiovascular System

Question 1

Cardio-respiratory system

Answer 1

the interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise.

Question 2

Cardiovascular

Answer 2

to do with the heart, blood and blood vessels together.

Question 3

Vasodilation

Answer 3

when veins swell up or dilate; widening of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood vessel to allow increased blood flow.

Question 4

Vasoconstriction

Answer 4

when veins shrink down; narrowing of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood vessel to decrease blood flow.

Question 5

Vascular shunting

Answer 5

process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise by diverting blood away from inactive areas; achieved by vasodilation and vasoconstriction.

Question 6

Vascular shunting

Answer 6

Process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise by diverting blood away from inactive areas; achieved by vasodilation and vasoconstriction.