Exercise Physiology - Short term effect - Respiratory COPY Flashcards

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What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

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To facilitate gas exchange, supplying oxygen to the body and removing carbon dioxide.

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True or False: The respiratory rate increases during exercise.

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True

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Fill in the blank: During exercise, the volume of air inhaled and exhaled per breath is known as _____ volume.

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tidal

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What happens to tidal volume during intense exercise?

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Tidal volume increases.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a short-term effect of exercise on the respiratory system? A) Decreased oxygen uptake B) Increased breathing rate C) Decreased lung capacity

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B) Increased breathing rate

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How does exercise affect the efficiency of gas exchange in the lungs?

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Exercise increases the efficiency of gas exchange due to increased blood flow and ventilation.

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True or False: The respiratory system does not adapt during short-term exercise.

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False

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What is the term for the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation?

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Vital capacity

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Fill in the blank: The increase in respiratory rate during exercise is primarily due to higher levels of _____ in the blood.

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carbon dioxide

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What role does the diaphragm play during exercise?

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The diaphragm contracts to increase lung volume and facilitate inhalation.

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Multiple Choice: Which gas is primarily increased in the blood during exercise? A) Oxygen B) Nitrogen C) Carbon Dioxide

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C) Carbon Dioxide

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How does exercise impact the oxygen uptake in the body?

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Oxygen uptake increases to meet the higher energy demands of the body.

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True or False: The respiratory system can become fatigued during prolonged exercise.

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True

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What is the term for the total volume of air that can be inhaled and exhaled in one breath cycle?

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Tidal volume

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Fill in the blank: The _____ reflex helps to regulate breathing during exercise.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a short-term effect of exercise on the respiratory system? A) Increased respiratory rate B) Decreased lung capacity C) Increased tidal volume

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B) Decreased lung capacity

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What happens to the respiratory muscles during exercise?

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They become more active and stronger.

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True or False: Breathing becomes deeper but slower during intense exercise.

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What is the physiological response that helps to increase oxygen delivery to muscles during exercise?

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Increased heart rate and respiratory rate.

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Fill in the blank: The process of _____ is the exchange of gases between the lungs and the bloodstream.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following factors increases during exercise? A) Oxygen debt B) Oxygen consumption C) Oxygen saturation

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B) Oxygen consumption

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What adaptation occurs in the respiratory system with regular exercise over time?

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Increased lung capacity and improved efficiency of gas exchange.

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True or False: Short-term effects of exercise on the respiratory system are permanent.
False
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What is the role of chemoreceptors during exercise?
They detect changes in blood ph and stimulate increased breathing rates.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ center in the brain regulates the rate and depth of breathing.
respiratory control centre