physical activity

Question 1

how does physical activity affect the immune system?

Answer 1

• exercise can help improve the body’s overall ability to fight off infection
• reduces inflammation

Question 2

how does physical activity affect the cardiovascular system?

Answer 2

• expertise strengthens the heart muscles
• increases circulation
• improves the body’s ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
• reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases
• lack of exercise leads to obesity, which leads to heart strain, HBP and heart attacks.

Question 3

how does physical activity affect the respiratory system?

Answer 3

• strengths the muscles of the muscles in the respiratory system
• increases lung capacity
• improves the body’s ability to take in and use oxygen
• lack of exercise causes muscles to become weaker

Question 4

how does physical activity affect the musculoskeletal system?

Answer 4

• strengthens the muscles and bones
• increases flexibility and range of motion
• reduces the risk of injury by strengthening bone/muscle.
• over-exercising can cause muscle fatigue or injuries.
• lack of exercise causes loss of muscle strength and endurance.
• bones get weaker.

Question 5

how does physical activity affect the nervous system?

Answer 5

• improve mental clarity
• reduce stress
• improve mood
• reduce risk of neurodegenerative diseases
• lack of exercise causes increased feeling of anxiety.