Acute Responses Respiratory

Question 1

increased breathing rate

Answer 1

refers to number of breaths taken per minute, increase in intensity increases breathing rate.

Question 2

increased tidal volume

Answer 2

as intensity increases, the depth of breathing increases.

Question 3

increased ventilation

Answer 3

refers to amount of air inspired or expired. respiratory rate x tidal volume. Maximal exercise increases ventilation.

Question 4

increased pulmonary diffusion

Answer 4

is the process of gaseous exchange that take place within the lungs. replenishes oxygen supply
removes carbon dioxide from the blood