The Effect Of Exercise On The Body Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when you exercise?
A
Muscle contraction increases
2
Q
What happens when muscle contraction increases?
A
More energy for respiration is needed
3
Q
What happens when more energy for respiration is needed?
A
More demand for oxygen and glucose
4
Q
How do you get more oxygen in your blood?
A
Higher breathing rate and heart rate
5
Q
How do you get more glucose for exercise?
A
Glycogen reserves in muscles
6
Q
What happens when respiration increases?
A
Body temperature increases
7
Q
What happens when body temperature increases?
A
More sweating to cool the body down
