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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Artery | a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. |
| Pulse | change in the diameter of the arteries following the heart contractions. |
| Autonomic nervous system | automatically regulates equilibrium. |
| Vasoconstriction | narrowing causing less blood to the tissues |
| Vasodialation | opposite of vasoconstriction |
| Atherosclerosis | Deteriation of the blood vessels caused by blockage. |
| Arteriosclerosis | a thickening of the vessel |
| Aneurysm | weakening bulge in the wall |
| Vein | carries blood toward the heart |
| Terms | 9 |
| Creator | Robert1234 |
| Created | May 25, 2009 |
| Groups | None |
| Subject | Biology 20 Alberta |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |