Cardiovascular System Benefits Quiz

Exercise causes an increase in demand on the cardiovascular system. What is one benefit of these immediate changes to a performer?

• Improved oxygen delivery to muscles

• Increased risk of injury

• Decreased heart rate

• Reduced blood flow to the brain

Identify and explain two long term benefits of regular training on the cardiovascular system.

• Improved heart efficiency and increased blood volume

• Decreased lung capacity and reduced heart rate

• Increased muscle mass and decreased flexibility

• Reduced bone density and increased fat storage

One long term adaptation of regular participation in physical activity is capillarisation. What is the benefit of an increase in capillarisation to a hockey player?

• Improved flexibility

• Increased muscle strength

• Enhanced oxygen delivery to muscles

• Faster recovery from injuries

Exercise causes an increase in demand on the cardiovascular system. What is one benefit of these immediate changes to a performer?

• Improved oxygen delivery to muscles

• Increased risk of injury

• Decreased heart rate

• Reduced blood flow

Identify and explain two long term benefits of regular training on the cardiovascular system.

• Improved heart efficiency and increased blood volume

• Decreased lung capacity and reduced heart rate

• Increased muscle mass and decreased flexibility

• Reduced bone density and increased fat storage

One long term adaptation of regular participation in physical activity is capillarisation. Explain the benefit of an increase in capillarisation to a hockey player.

• Improved oxygen delivery to muscles

• Increased muscle size

• Faster recovery from injuries

• Enhanced flexibility