The Cardiorespiratory System

Jay R. Hoffman, Joe Rogowski, Andy Bosak, T. Jeff Chandler

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Abstract

This chapter explores the function of the organs that comprise the cardiorespiratory system. The cardiovascular system consists of an elaborate network of vessels that comprise the circulatory system and a pump, known as the heart, that is responsible for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to active organs and muscles and for removing the waste products of metabolism. The chapter identifies the components of the cardiac cycle and the specific patterns of the P-QRS-T complex. The heart muscle, referred to as the myocardium, is similar in appearance to striated skeletal muscle. The chapter explains the changes in cardiac output during exercise and assesses and analyzes blood pressure readings. It discusses the importance of the respiratory system with the cardiovascular system and analyses the distribution of blood flow in response to exercise. The chapter discusses the impact the environment may have on the cardiorespiratory system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConditioning for Strength and Human Performance, Fourth Edition
Pages20-52
Number of pages33
ISBN (Electronic)9781040045145
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2024

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