Soc16 Flashcards
1
Q
Vascular shunting
A
Increases blood flow to active areas
2
Q
Immune system
A
Bodies defence
3
Q
Thrombokinase
A
Substance involved in blood clotting
4
Q
Serotonin
A
Hormone that triggers the clotting process
5
Q
Plasma
A
The fluid in the blood
6
Q
Cardio respiratory system
A
Supply of oxygen muscles
7
Q
Cardiovascular
A
To do with heart and blood levels
8
Q
Vasodilation
A
Veins swell up or dilate
9
Q
Vasoconstriction
A
Veins shrink down
10
Q
Cusp
A
A triangular fold for a heart valve
11
Q
Pulmonary
A
To do with the lungs
12
Q
Vein
A
Tube that carries blood to the heart
13
Q
Artery
A
A muscular tube that carries blood away from the heart
14
Q
Venous
A
To do with vains