Short And Long Term Responses Skeletal System

Question 1

Responses

Answer 1

• More Synovial Fluid
• Synovial fluid becomes less viscous
• Range of movement in joints increases
• Increased uptake of minerals to the bones
• Bone mineral density increases

Question 2

Long term adaptations

Answer 2

• Bone mineral density increases meaning stronger bones
• Strength of ligaments will increase
• Ligaments are more pliable