Effects of exercise on pulse rate | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Match the variable to its description.

• dependent

• The variable that you measure.

• control

• The variable that you change.

• independent

• The variable that you keep the same.

Answer explanation

In an investigation, you want to see how a change in the independent variable changes the dependent variable. Control variables need to be kept the same to ensure they do not affect the results.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which changes would you experience during exercise?

• increased heart rate

• lower amount of oxygen needed

• increased breathing rate

• reduced heart rate

Answer explanation

When we exercise, our muscle cells need energy to contract. This energy comes from cellular respiration. By breathing faster we are taking in more oxygen. A faster beating heart will transport this oxygen to the muscle cells more quickly.

What type of blood vessel transports blood away from the heart?

• veins

• aorta

• capillaries

• arteries

• vena cava

Answer explanation

Arteries carry blood under high pressure away from the heart. The aorta is an example of an artery.

What makes up the circulatory system?

• heart

• blood

• nose

• blood vessels

• lungs

Answer explanation

Substances such as oxygen and carbon dioxide are moved around the body in blood. Blood flows through blood vessels; arteries, veins and capillaries. Blood is pumped around the body by the heart.

What cellular process provides the body with energy?

Answer explanation

Cellular respiration provides the body with energy.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Where does cellular respiration take place?

• cell membrane

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• nucleus

• chloroplasts

Answer explanation

Mitochondria are where cellular respiration takes place. Cells have many mitochondria.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7