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Define tidal volume and explain what changes occur during exercise
volume inspired and expired per breath, increases.
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define partial pressure
the pressure that is exerted by an individual gas when it exists with a mixture of gases.
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name the three neural receptors that report to the cardiac control centre
barorecptors, chemoreceptors, proprioceptors.
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define Frank-Starling mechanism (starlings law)
the mechanism by which an increase in venous return leads to a stronger ventricular contraction and a consequential increase in stroke volume.
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define vasoconstrict and vasodilate
vasoconstrict - reduction in the diameter of artey and arterole walls vasodilate is an increase in the diameter of artery and arteriole walls
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what is the function of pocket valves
aids return of blood to heart, ensuring there is no backflow
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what aids the venous return mechanism
skeletal pump, pocket valves, smooth muscles within veins, respiratory pump, gravity
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define cardiac hyperthrophy
enlargement of the heart muscle in respone to training
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define partial pressure

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name the three neural receptors that report to the cardiac control centre

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