Short Term/ Immediate Effects Of Exersise On Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
The heart rate increases
A
So more beats per minute to keep up with the demand of O2
2
Q
The arterioles dilate
Also known as v……. Sh…
A
They get wider to increase the blood flow to muscles
Vascular shunt
3
Q
Cardiac output increases
A
More blood is pushed out of heart per min
4
Q
Stroke volume increases
A
More blood is pushed out of heart due to the stronger contractions
5
Q
Blood pressure increases
A
The force of blood increases due to a higher stroke volume
6
Q
Blood temperature increases
A
Due to the muscles moving and creating heat
7
Q
Increases blood flow to muscles
A
Vasodilation (widening) of arterioles to the muscles
8
Q
Decreases blood flow to non essential organs
A
Vasoconstriction to stomach/kidneys
