Soc15 Structure Of The Heart Flashcards
1
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Cardio-respiratory system
A
The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise
2
Q
Cardiovascular
A
To do with the heart, blood and blood vessels together
3
Q
Vasodilation
A
When veins swell up or dilate; widening of the internal diameter (lumen) of the blood vessels to allow increased blood flow
4
Q
Vasoconstriction
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When veins shrink down; narrowing of the internal diameter of the blood vessels to decrease blood flow
5
Q
Vascular shunting
A
When the blood vessels expand and close to transport blood to the muscles working at that time during physical exercise
