The Effect Of Exercise On The Body Flashcards

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Name 2 benefits of exercise

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Increases the efficiency of your blood supply
Leads to an improved cardio and pulmonary (veins) function
Can prevent obesity and controls weight
Can prevent the risk of heart disease

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List 2 things that happen during exercise and what it does to your body

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Heart rate increases - increases glucose & oxygen supply
Arteries to your muscles dilate - increases carbon dioxide removal
Breathing rate increases & breathe more deeply -increases the rate of oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide removal

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