Soc 15 The Structure Of The Heart

Question 1

Cardio-respiratory system

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Cardiovasular

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Vasolidation

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

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

Question 6

What dows Cardiovasular mean?

Answer 6

Cardio means Heart and Vascular mean blood vessels.

Question 7

What are the 3 main functions of the Cardiovasular system?

Answer 7

1. It Transports oxygen,carbon dioide and nutrients.
2. It helps clot blood.
3. It controls your body temperature