Physiology: Long term responses to exercise Flashcards

1
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Define the term tidal volume

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The amount of air inspired and expired per breath

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2
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Define the term inspiratory reserve volume

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The maximum amount of air that can be breathed in

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3
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Define the term expiratory reserve volume

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The maximum amount of air that can breathed out

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4
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Define the term vital capacity

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The maximum amount of air that can be breathed out after maximal inhalation

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5
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Outline the relationship between inspiratory reserve volume (IRV), expiratory reserve volume (ERV) and vital capacity (VC)

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IRV + ERV = VC

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6
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Define the term residual volume

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The amount of air left in the lungs after maximal exhalation

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7
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What happens to tidal volume during exercise?

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It increases

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8
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What happens to inspiratory reserve volume during exercise?

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It decreases

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9
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Define the term minute ventilation

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The amount of air breathed in and out per minute

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10
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Define the term respiratory frequency

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The number of breaths taken per minute

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11
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Outline the relationship between tidal volume, minute ventilation and respiratory frequency

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Tidal volume x respiratory frequency = minute ventilation

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12
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Explain the term anticipatory rise

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Increase in heart rate prior to exercise caused by adrenaline

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13
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What does the term steady state mean

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When the performer is providing sufficient oxygen to the working muscles to resynthesise ATP aerobically

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14
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Is steady state reached sooner or later when working at high intensity?

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Later

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15
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Is steady state reached sooner or later when working at low intensity?

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Sooner

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16
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Would a trained performer reach steady state sooner or later than an untrained performer?

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Sooner

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17
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What does PO2 stand for?

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Partial pressure of oxygen

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18
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What does PCO2 stand for?

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Partial pressure of carbon dioxide

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19
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Gaseous exchange at the lungs: Where is there a high PO2?

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In the alveoli

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20
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Gaseous exchange at the lungs: Where is there a low PO2?

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In the capillary

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21
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Gaseous exchange at the lungs: Where does oxygen move from and where does it move into?

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From the alveoli to the capillary

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22
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What does diffusion mean?

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Moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration

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23
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Gaseous exchange at the lungs: Where is there a high PCO2?

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In the capillary

24
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Gaseous exchange at the lungs: Where is there a low PCO2?

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In the alveoli

25
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Gaseous exchange at the lungs: Where does carbon dioxide diffuse from and to?

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Diffuses from the capillary to the alveoli

26
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Gaseous exchange at the muscle: Where is there a high PO2?

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In the capillary

27
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Gaseous exchange at the muscle: Where is there a low PO2?

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In the muscle

28
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Gaseous exchange at the muscle: Where does oxygen diffuse from and into

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From the capillary to the muscle

29
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Gaseous exchange at the muscle: Where is there a high PCO2?

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In the muscle

30
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Gaseous exchange at the muscle: Where is there a low PCO2?

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In the capillary

31
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Gaseous exchange at the muscle: Where does carbon dioxide diffuse from and into?

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From the muscle into the capillary

32
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Outline the functions of myoglobin

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Stores O2
Found in the muscle
High affinity for oxygen

33
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Is more or less oxygen exhaled during exercise? Why?

A

Less
Because more is being used by the muscles

34
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Is more or less carbon dioxide exhaled during exercise? Why?

A

More
Because the muscles are producing more as a waste product

35
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Identify 3 features that assist gaseous exchange at the lungs

A

One cell thick walls
Large surface area
Narrow diameter

36
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Give 3 reasons why aerobic training improves the ability to transport oxygen

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Increase % of alveoli used
Increased production of red blood cells
Increase myoglobin content in the muscle

37
Q

Where are nerve impulses sent to by receptors to control breathing rate?

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Respiratory control centre in the medulla

38
Q

Where does the respiratory control centre send nerve impulses to control breathing rate?

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The intercostal muscles and diaphragm

39
Q

Describe the role of the sympathetic nervous system

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To allow the performer to recover after exercise

40
Q

What effect does the sympathetic nervous system have on heart rate

A

Increases it

41
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What effect does the parasympathetic nervous system have on heart rate?

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Decreases it

42
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Define the term VO2 Max

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The maximum amount of oxygen utilised by the body per minute

43
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Define the term lactate threshold

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The point at which more lactic acid is produced than removed

44
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What does OBLA stand for?

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Onset Blood Lactate Accumulation

45
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Define the term OBLA

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The point at which lactic acid builds up in the blood and fatigue sets in

46
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Lactate threshold is a _____________ of VO2 Max

A

Percentage

47
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As VO2 Max increases, lactate threshold _________

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Increases

48
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As VO2 Max increase, OBLA is _____________

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Delayed

49
Q

Identify 3 adaptations to aerobic exercise

A

Cardiac hypertrophy
Increased percentage of alveoli used
Increased myoglobin content in the muscle
Increased mitochondrial density
Increased triglyceride stores

50
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How does cardiac hypertrophy benefit aerobic performance?

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The performer has an increased stroke volume, increasing oxygen delivery

51
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Why does an increased % of alveoli usage improve aerobic performance?

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There are more sites for diffusion in the lungs

52
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Why does increased myoglobin content benefit aerobic performance?

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Allows the muscle to extract more O2 from the bloodstream

53
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How does an increased mitochondrial density benefit aerobic performance?

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Allows the performer to resynthesise more ATP

54
Q

Why do increased triglyceride stores benefit aerobic performance?

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Can be broken down to provide an aerobic energy source

55
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Why does hypertrophy of type 2b muscle fibres benefit anaerobic exercise?

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They become thicker in diameter, which increases force of contraction

56
Q

Why does increased recruitment of motor units benefit anaerobic exercise?

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Increases the overall force of contraction

57
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Why do increased stores of PC benefit anaerobic performance?

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Allow the performer to use the ATP-PC system for longer