Response to exercise

Cards (2)

  • What are the two things that occur to the body when we exercise?

    Breathing rate and volumes of each breath increases which brings more oxygen into the body and removes any carbon dioxide produced.
    Heart rate increases to supply the muscles with extra oxygen and remove any carbon dioxide produced
  • What happens if insufficoxygen is supplied?
    Anaerobic respiration takes places in muscle. Causes
    lactic acid to build up due to the incomplete oxidation of glucose.