Immediate & Short Term Effects of Exercise (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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Why do you get hot during exercise?
Why do you get hot during exercise?
Heat is a byproduct of energy production
What is the purpose of sweating during exercise?
What is the purpose of sweating during exercise?
To cool you down
Why does skin turn red during exercise?
Why does skin turn red during exercise?
Blood vessels dilate near skin surface
Why does breathing rate and depth increase during exercise?
Why does breathing rate and depth increase during exercise?
To allow more gaseous exchange
Why does heart rate increase during exercise?
Why does heart rate increase during exercise?
To transport gases around the body
When do short-term effects of exercise occur?
When do short-term effects of exercise occur?
24 to 36 hours after exercise
What causes tiredness and fatigue after exercise?
What causes tiredness and fatigue after exercise?
Energy stores being used up
What can cause lightheadedness or nausea after exercise?
What can cause lightheadedness or nausea after exercise?
Dehydration from fluid loss
What is a cramp?
What is a cramp?
An involuntary muscular contraction
What causes DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)?
What causes DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)?
Micro tears in muscles