Cardiorespiratory Fitness #1

Front

All of the following are benefits of aerobic training except:
The body makes more red blood cells to transport more oxygen to the muscles,
More capillaries form in the muscle to more efficiently exchange O₂ and CO₂,
Muscles, including the heart, "hypertrophy" (get thicker) for more forceful contractions

Back

Arteries get stiff and rigid allowing for decreased blood flow

Front

It takes longer for your heart rate to return to normal after exercise as aerobic fitness improves.

Back

False

Front

The respiratory system includes the

Back

nose, mouth, lungs, diaphram

Front

The process of breathing is known as

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respiration

Front

What happens to your breathing rate when you exercise?

Back

It increases

Front

The type of muscle that contracts and relaxes without any conscious thought is

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an involuntary muscle

Front

Glucose/Glycogen (the stored form of glucose) supplies continuous energy for aerobic activity for up to

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2 hours

Front

There are _______ anaerobic energy systems.

Back

2

Front

Which energy system requires oxygen?

Back

Aerobic energy system

Front

Energy systems work in which of the following ways? Independently (one at a time), Together (all working to varying degrees), Evenly (all working to the same degree), Sequentially (first, then second, then third)

Back

Together (all working to varying degrees)