Acute responses to exercise for the respiratory and cardiovascular systems
Cardiovascular System Anticipatory Rise Prior to exercise ADRENALINE causes the heart to beat faster to prepare the body ©Subject Support 2010.
Heart Rate Increases during exercise to increase blood flow More Oxygen to working muscles ©Subject Support 2010.
Increased Blood Pressure More blood is circulated Arteries resist blood flow = Increased pressure Systolic Blood Pressure Increases during exercise ©Subject Support 2010.
Vasoconstriction/Dilation Vasodilation = Increase in diameter of blood vessels Increased flow to muscles Vasoconstriction = Decreased diameter Less blood flow to less needy areas ©Subject Support 2010.
Respiratory Responses Breathing Rate Increased Breathe more frequently and deeper Bring more oxygen in Rid of waste products ©Subject Support 2010.
Neural and Chemical Control Neural = Stretch receptors in the lungs Send messages to the brain to alter breathing Chemical = Chemoreceptors – Sense changes in O2 + CO2. Baroreceptors monitor movement ©Subject Support 2010.
Increased Tidal Volume More air passes through to the lungs More oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged ©Subject Support 2010.