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1
Q

The cardiovascular system is essential in maintaining _______________________

A

homeostasis

2
Q

The cardiovascular system maintains homeostasis by:

  1. providing the body with a continuous supply of _______________
  2. controlling the ___________________ of blood
A

blood

movement

3
Q

___________________________ is the mechanism that influences the dynamic (active and changing) circulation of the blood

A

Hemodynamics

4
Q

Hemodynamics maintains ____________________

A

circulation

5
Q

Hemodynamics varies the _________________ and ________________________ of the blood circulated

A

volume

distribution