Long and short term effects of exercise

Question 1

Short term effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system

Answer 1

Increase in stroke volume
Increase in heart rate
Increase in cardiac output
Increase in blood pressure

Question 2

Short term effects of exercise on the respiratory system

Answer 2

Increase in breathing rate

Increase in tidal volume

Question 3

Short term effects of exercise on the cardio respiratory system

Answer 3

Increase in oxygen uptake

Increase in carbon dioxide removal

Question 4

Short term effects of exercise on the energy system

Answer 4

Increase in lactate production

Question 5

Short term effects of exercise on the muscular system

Answer 5

Increase in temperature of muscles
Increased Flexibility
Muscle fatigue

Question 6

Long term effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system

Answer 6

Increased stroke volume
Decrease in resting heart rate
Increase in maximum cardiac output
Increase in number of red blood cells
Increased size and strength of the heart
Decrease in resting blood pressure

Question 7

Long term effects of exercise on the respiratory system

Answer 7

Increased vital capacity
Increased number of functioning alveoli
Increased strength of the respiratory muscles

Question 8

Long term effects of exercise on the skeletal system

Answer 8

Increase in bone density

Question 9

Long term effects of exercise on the energy system

Answer 9

Increased production of energy

Increased tolerance to lactic acid

Question 10

Long term effects of exercise on the muscular system

Answer 10

Muscle hypertrophy
Increased strength of tendons
Increased strength of ligaments