WorksheetsGCSE PE EDEXCEL: Long Term Effects of Exercise
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is an adaptation of the skeletal system due to exercise?
Increased bone density
Increased number of alveoli
Increased size of mitochondria
Increased elasticity of veins and arteries
What is the benefit of stronger ligaments and tendons?
Reduced resting blood pressure
Increased tolerance to lactic acid
Increased strength and power
More stable joints and less chance of dislocation or overuse injury
Which of the following is an adaptation of the respiratory system due to exercise?
Increased tidal volume & vital capacity
Increased myoglobin content
Increased size of mitochondria
Increased tolerance to lactic acid
What is the function of alveoli in the respiratory system?
To increase bone density
To strengthen ligaments and tendons
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
To increase strength of intercostal muscles
Which type of muscle fibers get bigger through aerobic exercise?
Fast twitch muscle fibers
Slow twitch muscle fibers
Muscle fibers with increased myoglobin content
Muscle fibers with increased size of mitochondria
What is the benefit of increased myoglobin content in muscles?
Increased bone density
Increased strength and power
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body
Which of the following is an adaptation of the cardiovascular system due to exercise?
Increased elasticity of veins and arteries
Increased size and strength of the heart
Increased strength of intercostal muscles
Increased tolerance to lactic acid
What is the benefit of hypertrophy of the fast twitch muscle fibers?
Reduced resting blood pressure
Increased tolerance to lactic acid
Increased strength and power
More stable joints and less chance of dislocation or overuse injury
What is the benefit of increased resting stroke volume?
Increased tidal volume & vital capacity
Reduced resting blood pressure
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body
What is the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?
To increase bone density
To strengthen ligaments and tendons
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
To increase strength of intercostal muscles
What is the benefit of increased number of red blood cells?
Increased bone density
Increased strength and power
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body
What is the benefit of faster recovery rate?
Increased bone density
Increased strength and power
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
Quicker recovery after exercise
What is the benefit of increased elasticity of veins and arteries?
Reduced resting blood pressure
Increased tolerance to lactic acid
Increased strength and power
More stable joints and less chance of dislocation or overuse injury
What is the benefit of increased size and strength of the heart?
Increased tidal volume & vital capacity
Reduced resting blood pressure
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body
What is the benefit of increased capillarisation?
Increased bone density
Increased strength and power
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body
Which of the following is an adaptation of the muscular system due to exercise?
Increased bone density
Increased number of alveoli
Increased size of mitochondria
Increased elasticity of veins and arteries
What is the benefit of increased flexibility in muscles?
Increased bone density
Increased strength and power
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body
What is the benefit of increased flexibility in muscles?
Increased bone density
Increased strength and power
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body
What is the benefit of faster recovery rate?
Increased bone density
Increased strength and power
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
Quicker recovery after exercise
What is the benefit of increased myoglobin content in muscles?
Increased bone density
Increased strength and power
More oxygen can reach the working muscles
More carbon dioxide can be removed from the body
