effect of exercise Flashcards
1
Q
What is the effect of exercise on tidal volume
A
During exercise, tidal volume increases as the rate of breathing increases too.
This has the effect of taking more oxygen into the body and removing more carbon dioxide.
2
Q
What is the effect of exercise on breathing rate
A
The breathing rate increases because the body uses more oxygen and produces more carbon dioxide.
3
Q
what is the resting rate of breaths per minute
A
15 breaths per minute
4
Q
what happens to the breaths per minute during exercise
A
The breathing rate increases from 15 breaths per minute up to 40 – 50 breaths per minute.
