Physiology: Long term responses to exercise Flashcards
Define the term tidal volume
The amount of air inspired and expired per breath
Define the term inspiratory reserve volume
The maximum amount of air that can be breathed in
Define the term expiratory reserve volume
The maximum amount of air that can breathed out
Define the term vital capacity
The maximum amount of air that can be breathed out after maximal inhalation
Outline the relationship between inspiratory reserve volume (IRV), expiratory reserve volume (ERV) and vital capacity (VC)
IRV + ERV = VC
Define the term residual volume
The amount of air left in the lungs after maximal exhalation
What happens to tidal volume during exercise?
It increases
What happens to inspiratory reserve volume during exercise?
It decreases
Define the term minute ventilation
The amount of air breathed in and out per minute
Define the term respiratory frequency
The number of breaths taken per minute
Outline the relationship between tidal volume, minute ventilation and respiratory frequency
Tidal volume x respiratory frequency = minute ventilation
Explain the term anticipatory rise
Increase in heart rate prior to exercise caused by adrenaline
What does the term steady state mean
When the performer is providing sufficient oxygen to the working muscles to resynthesise ATP aerobically
Is steady state reached sooner or later when working at high intensity?
Later
Is steady state reached sooner or later when working at low intensity?
Sooner
Would a trained performer reach steady state sooner or later than an untrained performer?
Sooner
What does PO2 stand for?
Partial pressure of oxygen
What does PCO2 stand for?
Partial pressure of carbon dioxide
Gaseous exchange at the lungs: Where is there a high PO2?
In the alveoli
Gaseous exchange at the lungs: Where is there a low PO2?
In the capillary
Gaseous exchange at the lungs: Where does oxygen move from and where does it move into?
From the alveoli to the capillary
What does diffusion mean?
Moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration