Soc 15-The Structure Of The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What is Cardio-respiratory system?
A
The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise.
2
Q
Definition of cardiovascular?
A
To do with the heart,blood and blood vessels together
3
Q
What does vasodilation?
A
When viens sweel up or dilate (widening of the blood vessel) to allow increased blood flow
4
Q
What is vasoconstriction?
A
When viens shrink down (narrowing of the blood vessel) to decrease blood flow
5
Q
What is vascular shunting?
A
Process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise by diverting blood away from inactive areas (by using vasolidation and vasoconstriction)
