Soc9 (Long term effect of exercise)

Question 1

10 benefits for the cardio-respiratory system

Answer 1

• decreasing resting heart rate
• faster recovery rate
• increase stroke volume
• max cardiac output
• increase heart size
• increase capillaries
• increase red blood cells
• increase lung capacity
• increase number of alveoli
• increase diaphragm

Question 2

3 benefits of the musculo-skeletal system

Answer 2

• increased strength of ligaments and tendons
• increased bone density, prevents osteoporosis
• muscular hypertrophy