Response to Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
why do the breathing rate and volume of each breath increase during exercise?
A
to bring more oxygen into the body and remove the carbon dioxide produced
2
Q
why does the heart rate increase?
A
to supply muscles with extra oxygen and remove the carbon dioxide produced
3
Q
why do glycogen levels become low? where is more glucose transported from?
A
more glucose is being used for respiration. additional glucose is transported from the liver.
