Soc 15 The Structure Of The Heart

Question 1

What are the 3 main functions of the cardiorespiratory system.

Answer 1

1. Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide ans nutrients
2. It helps the blood clot
3. It control’s the body temp

Question 2

What are the 3 structures of blood vessels

Answer 2

Arteries- Generally take blood away from the heart.
Veins- Return blood to the heart
Capillaries- Distribute blood within organs.

Question 3

Function of arteries

Answer 3

To generally take blood away from the heart

Question 4

Function of veins

Answer 4

To return blood to the heart.

Question 5

Function of Capillaries

Answer 5

To distribute blood within organs

Question 6

What is the process of distributing blood in your body called

Answer 6

Vascular shunting.

Question 7

What is cardio-respiratory system?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Cardiovascular def

Answer 8

To do with the heart, blood and blood vessles together.

Question 9

Vasodilation def

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Vasoconstriction def

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Vascular shunting def

Answer 11

Process that increases blood flow to activate areas during excercise by diverting blood away from inactive areas; achieved by vasodilation and vasoconstriction