functions of the cardiovascular system
- Created by: ellamwood
- Created on: 22-02-23 15:37
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- functions of the cardiovascular system
- delivery of oxygen and nutrients
- via red blood cells and plasma
- this prevents fatigue
- helps meet exercise demands
- removing waste product
- from tissue to kidneys/liver
- reduces onset of fatigue
- carbon dioxide and lactate
- thermoregulation
- responsible for heat distribution and redistribution
- maintains thermal balance
- stops dizziness, fainting, etc
- via vasodilation and vasoconstriction
- fight infection
- white blood cells
- destroy pathogens
- allows training to continue
- clot blood
- platelets
- stick together like a plug
- stimulate fibrin
- prevent further blood loss
- delivery of oxygen and nutrients
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