Respiratory System Adaptions to Exercise

Which major organ is in the Respiratory System?

What happens to Lung Capacity as a result of exercise?

• Lung Capacity Decreases

• Lung Capacity Increases

Gas exchange (CO2 to Oxygen) happens where?

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Muscle

• Bone

As a result of exercise, the surface area of the Alveoli​ (a)  

• Increases
• Decreases
• Remains the same
• Disappears

As an adaption to exercise, the body can diffuse Oxygen and CO2​ (a)  

• faster
• slower
• not at all
• only during sleep

What happens to the Respiratory Muscles as a result of exercise?

• They get shorter

• Strength and Endurance Increases

• Strength and Endurance Decreases