Short Term Effects On The Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
Why does your heart rate increase during exercise ?
A
Your heart rate increases during exercise because it supplies the working muscles with more blood which carries oxygen.
2
Q
Why does your stoke volume increase during exercise ?
A
Stroke volume increases during exercise because your body needs more oxygen and nourishment which are both received from the blood
3
Q
Why does the cardiac output increase during exercise ?
A
It’s the volume of blood pumped out the left ventricle per min and the amount of blood reaching the muscles will increase as the cardiac out put does
