Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
Why does breathing rate and breath volume increase when u exercise
A
To get more oxygen into your blood
2
Q
Why does ur heart rate increase when u exercise
A
To pump more blood around the body
3
Q
What can long periods of exercise cause
A
Muscle fatigue
4
Q
What is oxygen debt
A
Amount of extra oxygen ur body needs to react with lactic acid to remove it from cells
5
Q
What does oxygen react with lactic acid to form
A
Water and carbon dioxide
6
Q
What happens when there is a high level of fatigue and carbon dioxide
A
High pulse and breathing rate
