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May 2025

1h 29m

Exercise Physiology | Cardiovascular Sys...

Dr Mike Todorovic

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How does the cardiovascular system support exercise? How does our heart rate, cardiac output, and blood vessel diameter alter to meet the demands of the exercising muscle.

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