Soc9: Effects Of Exercise On The Cardio-respiratory System

Question 1

What are the effects of exercise on the cardio-respiratory system.

Answer 1

• decreased resting heart rate
• faster recovery rate
• increased resting stroke volume
• maximum cardiac output
• increased size and strength of the heart
• increased numbers of capillaries
• increased number of red blood cells
• increased lung capacity
• increased number of alveoli
• increased strength of diaphragm and external intercostal muscles