Long Term Effects Of Exercise Flashcards
1
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What is muscular hypertrophy
A
Muscular hypertrophy is the growth and increase of muscles
2
Q
What are the long term effects of the musculo-skeletal system
A
- increase the strength of ligaments and tendons
- increase bone density
- rest and recovery
- muscular hypertrophy
3
Q
Effects and benefits of the cardio-respiratory system
A
Decreased resting heart rate Faster recovery rate Increased resting stroke volume Maximum cardiac output Size and strength of the heart Capillaries Increased number of red blood cells
4
Q
What is stroke volume
A
Stroke volume is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart per beat
5
Q
Maximum cardiac output
A
The amount of blood ejected from your heart per minute
6
Q
Increased lung capacity
A
your lungs will be more efficient
7
Q
Increased number of alveoli
A
More alveoli will become available for gaseous exchange
8
Q
Increased strength of the diaphragm
A
Exercise increases the strength of the diaphragm and the external intercostal muscles
