Short term cardiovascular responses to exercise
1. Identify the short-term adaptations to exercise that occur in the cardiovascular system.
2. Identify and explain four short term/acute responses to exercise of the cardiovascular system.
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4 marks for writing any 4 of the following:
- Heart rate rises before exercise starts because of adrenaline released in anticipation of exercise.
- Heart rate increases in response to intensity of exercise to increase the blood flow to the working muscles.
- Stroke volume increases to increase the blood flow to the working muscles.
- Increased blood pressure helps blood travel quicker to the working muscles and back to the heart to reoxygenate the blood and remove waste products.
- Blood is re-distributed from areas where is low demand (e.g., stomach, liver) to areas of high demand (e.g., working muscles)
- Blood directed towards the skin to increase heat loss and regulate body temperature.
Cardiovascular System: Heart Structure
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Cardiovascular System: Heart Function
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Cardiovascular System: Functions of Cardiovascular System
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Cardiovascular System: Blood Pressure
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Cardiovascular System: The Vascular System
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Respiratory System: Structure
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Respiratory System: Function
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Respiratory System: Breathing
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Respiratory System: Lung Volumes
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Introduction to short and long term effects of exercise
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Short term cardiovascular responses to exercise
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Short term respiratory responses to exercise
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Short term muscular and skeletal responses to exercise
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Introduction to long term adaptations to exercise
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Long term cardiovascular adaptations to exercise
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Long term respiratory adaptations to exercise
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Long term muscular and skeletal adaptations to exercise
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