ILLNESSES AND DISEASES
This coronary artery disease involves a gradual narrowing of the coronary arteries resulting from the accumulation of hard deposits of cholesterol.
Atherosclerosis
This specialized cardiac muscle tissue forms the heart
Myocardium
Air enters the respiratory system through this cavity.
Nasal
Volume of blood pumped out of the left ventricle in one minute. With training it increases during maximal levels of exercise.
Cardiac Output
The two methods our lungs use to maximize the rate of gas exchange.
Large surface area and minimal distance for diffusion of gases.
What is the correct (physiological) name for a heart attack.
Myocardial Infarction
These blood vessels have very thick muscular walls which carry blood away from the heart to the different tissues and organs of the body.
Arteries
Zone responsible for the conveying air from the outside, moisturizing air, filtering air and warming the air.
Conductive Zone
This reading is measured in beats per minute. At rest it is lower in a trained versus untrained individual.
Heart Rate
Name the three main functions of the respiratory system.
Supply oxygen to the blood, remove carbon dioxide from the blood and regulate blood pH
This disease is characterized by spasm of the smooth muscles that line the respiratory system, an over secretion of mucous and swelling of the cells lining the respiratory tract.
Asthma
Found in the right atrium it initiates the electrical signals in the heart.
Sinoatrial Node
Location of diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Alveoli
There are three systems that aid in venous return. One is the thoracic pump, one is the nervous system, name the third system…
Skeletal Muscle Pump, Thoracic Pump, Nervus System
Air is expelled from the lungs due to relaxation of this key muscle.
Diaphragm
People with COPD cannot perform normal everyday activities without experiencing a shortness of breath. This is known as:
Dyspnea
This side of the heart is responsible for pulmonary circulation.
Right Side
Alveoli are found at the end of this structure.
Terminal Bronchiole
The first wave in an electrocardiogram.
T Wave
Maximal amount of oxygen that can be taken in and used for the metabolic production of ATP during exercise.
VO2Max
Name 3 of the 6 risk factors for coronary artery disease.
Poor diet, smoking, elevated blood lipids, hypertension, family history and physical inactivity
This part of the heart receives blood after it has passed through the bicuspid (mitral) valve.
Left ventricle
Involves the exchange of gases at the level of the tissues.
Internal Respiration
During each heartbeat, blood pressure varies between a maximum and minimum pressure. Name the minimum pressure observed in the arteries during the relaxation phase of the ventricle.
Diastolic Blood Pressure
With proper aerobic training the OBLA curve shifts in this direction.
Right – With training LT and OBLA occurs are more intense levels of exercise