effects of excercise on the respiratory system

Question 1

what are the short term effects of excercise on the respiratory system?

Answer 1

tidal volume increases
minute ventilation increases
respiratory rate rises
inspiratory reserve volume decreases
expiratory reserve volume decreases slightly
residual volume increases slightly
vital capacity decreases slightly
total lung capacity decreases slightly

Question 2

what are the long term effects of excercise on the respiratory system?

Answer 2

capillary density increases around the alveoli increasing the efficiency of gaseous exchange
vital capacity sees a slight increase so increased tidal volume, minute ventilation
greater intercostal muscle strength allowing more air to be inspired or expired so lower breathing rate
gaseous exchange becomes a lot more effcient
decreased chance of lung disease/ healthier lungs

Question 3

what is capillerisation?

Answer 3

the increase in capillaries