Effects of Exercise

Question 1

When we START to exercise, what do our working muscles produce more of?

Answer 1

Carbon Dioxide

Question 2

How does the body cope with increases in temperature?

Answer 2

Blood is shunted towards the skin to cool down

We sweat more which evaporates to help cool us down

Question 3

How long can it take to replenish glycogen stores?

Answer 3

Up to 48 hours

Question 4

What are the benefits to heart rate of exercising regularly?

Answer 4

A lower resting heart rate
The heart rate rises more slowly
The maximum heart rate reached is a lot lower
The heart rate drops quicker after exercise
The heart rate returns to the resting heart rate quicker

Question 5

List adaptations in the circulatory system as a result of exercise

Answer 5

More red blood cells are made
Your arteries become wider and more elastic
Your heart grows bigger (hypertrophies) and the walls become thicker
More capillaries grow within your muscles
Your heart rate returns to normal more quickly following exercise