Cardiovascular Physiology----introduction

Question 1

The cardiovascular system is essential in maintaining _______________________

Answer 1

homeostasis

Question 2

The cardiovascular system maintains homeostasis by:

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

Answer 2

blood

movement

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Hemodynamics

Question 4

Hemodynamics maintains ____________________

Answer 4

circulation

Question 5

Hemodynamics varies the _________________ and ________________________ of the blood circulated

Answer 5

volume

distribution