Acute Responses to Exercise

Question 1

Heart Rate

Answer 1

The number of times the heart contracts in one minute

Question 2

Stroke Volume

Answer 2

The volume of blood pumped out of the LEFT VENTRICLE in one contraction

Question 3

Cardiac Output

Answer 3

The volume of blood pumped out of the AORTA by the LEFT VENTRICLE in one minute

Question 4

Blood Pressure

Answer 4

The force exerted on the arterial walls by the blood.

Question 5

Perspiration

Answer 5

The process of sweating

Question 6

Blood Redistribution

Answer 6

The transfer of more blood to areas of the body requiring it. (Vasoconstriction/ Vasodilation)

Question 7

Tidal Volume

Answer 7

The volume of air that enters and exits the lungs per breath

Question 8

Respiratory Rate

Answer 8

The number of breaths taken in one minute

Question 9

Minute Ventilation

Answer 9

The volume of air moved in and out of the lungs per minute

Question 10

Oxygen Uptake

Answer 10

Oxygen required increases at the onset of exercise. Creates deficit and debts.