Respiratory System - Long Q

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Samuel is a gymnast.

During a gymnastics competition Samuel's breathing rate changes depending on whether he is competing or recovering between events.

Describe how breathing rate is controlled.

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Dani joins a 'fitness for health' class. The class is a group session for beginners containing weight-bearing exercises.

During Dani's exercise class she performs repeated bursts of high intensity activity separated by intervals of lower intensity activity.

Analyse how the respiratory system and the nervous system work together to change Dani's breathing rate during the different intensities of her exercise class.