Soc 16 Flashcards
1
Q
Cardio-respiratory system
A
The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the 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 of the blood vessel to allow increased blood flow.
4
Q
Vasoconstriction
A
When veins shrink down; narrowing of the internal diameter of the blood vessels to decrease blood flow.
