Soc9-Long Term Effects Of Exercise

Question 1

Benefits to Musculo-skeletal system (3)

Answer 1

• Increased strength of ligaments and tendons.
• Increased bone density.
• Muscle hypertrophy.

Question 2

Benefits to Cardio-Respiratory system (5)

Answer 2

• Decreased resting heart rate.
• Faster recovery rate.
• Inc. maximum cardiac output.
• Inc. size and strength of the heart.
• More capillaries
• Increased number of red blood cells

Question 3

Benefits to the respiratory system (3)

Answer 3

Increased lung capacity/ volume and vital capacity
Increased number of alveoli
Increased strength of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles.