Physiological Responses to Exercise

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is a response of the Skeletal system during exercise?

Increased muscle temperature
Production of synovial fluid (correct)
Increased blood flow
Increased lactate levels

Muscular hypertrophy refers to a decrease in muscle size.

False (B)

Name two additional factors that can influence physiological responses to exercise.

Age, Asthma

The increase in __________ strength is one of the adaptations of the skeletal system in response to exercise.

ligament Signup and view all the answers

Match the following systems with their corresponding adaptation:

Skeletal = Increase in bone strength Muscular = Increased number and size of mitochondria Respiratory = Increased tidal volume Cardiovascular = Increased stroke volume Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responses of the Respiratory system during exercise?

Increased tidal volume (C) Signup and view all the answers

The muscular system adaptations include an increase in myoglobin stores.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does increased tolerance to lactate signify in muscular response?

Improved performance and endurance during exercise. Signup and view all the answers

Increased storage of __________ is one of the adaptations of the muscular system to repeated exercise.

glycogen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adaptations relates specifically to the muscular system?

Muscular hypertrophy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Exercise Adaptations

Changes in the body's structure or function that occur in response to repeated or prolonged exercise.

Exercise Responses

The body's immediate responses to exercise, typically observed during activity.

Additional Factors

Factors that can influence how exercise affects the body, including age, health conditions, altitude, etc.