Soc9: Long Term Effects Of Exercise

Question 1

Name 3 long term effects on the MUSCULAR-SKELETAL system

Answer 1

• increased strength of ligaments
• increased bone density( help prevent osteoporosis)
• muscle hypertrophy

Question 2

Name 3 long term effects on the CARDIO-RESPIRATORY( heart) system

Answer 2

• decreased resting heart rate
• faster recovery rate
• increased resting stroke volume
• heart size and strength increases
• increases the number of capillaries and red blood cells

Question 3

Name 3 long term effects on the CARDIO-RESPIRATORY(lungs) system

Answer 3

• increased lung capacity/ volume and vital capacity
• increased number of alveoli
• increased strength of diaphragm and external intercostal muscles- the muscles that work to increase airflow during physical activity