Soc15- The Cardiovascular System

Question 1

What is the definition of Cardio-respiratory system?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the definition of Cardiovascular?

Answer 2

To do with the heart, blood and blood vessels together

Question 3

What is the definition of 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

What is the definition of Vasoconstriction?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is the definition of 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

What are the three main functions of the cardiovascular system?

Answer 6

1. Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide and nutrients
2. It helps clot the blood
3. It controls the body’s temperature

Question 7

What does Cardio and Vascular mean?

Answer 7

Cardio - Means the heart

Vascular - Means the blood vessels