Exam Questions Flashcards
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Q
Elite runners must consume a very large volume of oxygen for aerobic respiration during a race.
Explain, using your knowledge of mechanics of breathing, how large volumes of air are inspired and expired during exercise.
Ankle injuries are common in elite runners
Identify common ankle injuries. Describe the use of contrast therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs to treat these injuries, and evaluate the effectiveness of these treatments. [20]
A
- Gas exchange & aerobic respiration during a race
- mechanics of breathing - inspiration & expiration during exercise
- identify ankle injuries and describe them
- describe contrast therapy and anti-inflammatory drugs to treat ankle injuries
- evaluate both treatments
