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What does VO2max indicate in the context of exercise physiology?
What does VO2max indicate in the context of exercise physiology?
Which muscles are primarily involved in the active process of inhalation?
Which muscles are primarily involved in the active process of inhalation?
How is the Theoretical Maximum Heart Rate (FCmax) calculated?
How is the Theoretical Maximum Heart Rate (FCmax) calculated?
Which of the following statements about gas exchange at the alveolar capillaries is true?
Which of the following statements about gas exchange at the alveolar capillaries is true?
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What action is primarily performed by the rectus abdominis muscle?
What action is primarily performed by the rectus abdominis muscle?
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System
- VO2max: Maximum oxygen consumption by the body during intense exercise; measured in ml/min/kg. Linked to endurance.
- VMA (Aerobic Maximum Velocity): Speed reached at VO2max. Measured by field tests (e.g., Cooper, Cooper 12-minute).
- PMA (Aerobic Maximum Power): Power output at VO2max. Measurable on an ergometer or cycle ergometer using sensors.
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Heart Rate:
- Resting: Approximately 70 beats per minute in adults.
- Maximum (theoretical): 220 - age (using Astrand method) or 206.9 - 0.67 x age (using Gellish method).
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Gas Exchange (at the level of the alveoli):
- Oxygen (O2): Moves from the alveoli to the blood capillaries.
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Moves from capillaries to alveoli for exhalation. Exchange is driven by pressure differences between the alveolar air and the blood.
Respiratory Muscles
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Inspiration Muscles (active during inhalation):
- Diaphragm (main muscle).
- External intercostals.
- Scalenes.
- Sternocleidomastoid (with higher effort).
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Expiration Muscles (active during forced exhalation):
- Internal intercostals.
- Abdominal muscles (transverse, oblique, rectus abdominis).
Trunk Anatomy
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Rectus Abdominis:
- Origin: Sternum
- Insertion: Pubis
- Function: Trunk flexion
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Quadratus Lumborum:
- Origin: Iliac crest
- Insertion: Transverse processes of lumbar vertebrae
- Function: Lateral flexion of the spine and stabilization of the lumbar spine.
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Paraspinal Muscles:
- Origin: Various points along the vertebrae
- Insertion: Various points along the vertebrae and ribs
- Function: Supporting and stabilizing the spine; important for trunk extension and spinal stabilization.
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Diaphragm: A muscle used for breathing. Contraction causes inhalation. Relaxation causes exhalation.
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This quiz covers key concepts of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, including VO2max, VMA, PMA, and gas exchange in the alveoli. Test your knowledge on heart rate dynamics and the muscles involved in respiration. Ideal for students in health and exercise science.
