Short Term Responses Of The Skeletal System

Question 1

A short term adaptation to exercise is synovial fluid production, what is this

Answer 1

When we exercise our body produces synovial fluid which lubricates the joint and reduces friction . This allows a greater range of movement and when released it is less viscous

Question 2

A short term adaptation to exercise is mineral uptake production, what is this

Answer 2

Exercise stimulates the uptake of minerals such as calcium which makes our bones stronger and makes us have less risk of injury

Question 3

A short term adaptation to exercise is an increase in pliability at a ligament, what is this

Answer 3

Tendons become more pliable allowing greater range of movement at a joint