Response to exercise

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  • Created on: 23-12-13 12:14
Response to exercise
9 Questions
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When exercising, the muscles start to _________ harder and faster
Contract
2 of 11
As a result, they need extra ____(1)____ and ____(2)____ to supply them with more energy
(1) Glucose ; (2) Oxygen
3 of 11
The muscles also produce extra ________ ________ which must be removed from the muscles in order for them to keep working effectively
Carbon Dioxide
4 of 11
What are the 3 main things affected by exercise?
Heart rate ; Breathing Rate ; Conversion of glycogen to glucose
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How are each of the following affected by exercise?
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6 of 11
Heart Rate
Increases - Oxygen and glucose move around the body faster
7 of 11
Breathing Rate
Increases - More oxygen enters and more carbon dioxide leaves the body
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Conversion of glycogen to glucose
Increases - Glucose is needed for respiration so conversion is quicker
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How does an increase in breathing rate help your muscles?
It helps to give the muscles the glucose and oxygen they need to work efficiently, also removing carbon dioxide
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Why doesn't your breathing rate return to normal as soon as you finish exercise?
The body needs extra oxygen following exercise to help get rid of lactic acid
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Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

When exercising, the muscles start to _________ harder and faster

Back

Contract

Card 3

Front

As a result, they need extra ____(1)____ and ____(2)____ to supply them with more energy

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

The muscles also produce extra ________ ________ which must be removed from the muscles in order for them to keep working effectively

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What are the 3 main things affected by exercise?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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