Respiratory Responses to Exercise: Enhance Your Physical Education Knowledge

Question 1

During exercise, which neurotransmitter is released by the sympathetic nervous system to stimulate the brain's respiratory center, resulting in increased breathing?

Accepted Answer

Noradrenaline

Answer

Acetylcholine

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Dopamine

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Serotonin

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a physiological adaptation of the respiratory system during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Reduced vital capacity

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Increased ventilation

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Increased oxygen consumption

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Increased carbon dioxide production

Question 3

What is the main mechanism by which carbon dioxide is removed from the blood during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Active transport

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Facilitated diffusion

Question 4

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of excessive hyperventilation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Hypocapnia

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Hypoxia

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Hyperthermia

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Lactic acidosis

Question 5

What type of training can improve the ability of the respiratory system to adapt to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Endurance training

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Strength training

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Power training

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Flexibility training

Question 6

Which of the following respiratory muscles is responsible for elevating the rib cage during inspiration?

Accepted Answer

Intercostal muscles

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Diaphragm

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Accessory muscles

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Abdominal muscles

Question 7

What is the approximate normal respiratory rate for an adult at rest?

Accepted Answer

10-12 breaths per minute

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15-18 breaths per minute

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20-25 breaths per minute

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30-35 breaths per minute

Question 8

What is the role of the Bohr effect in regulating respiration during exercise?

Accepted Answer

It facilitates the release of oxygen from hemoglobin

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It facilitates the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin

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It increases the rate of diffusion of oxygen

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It decreases the production of carbon dioxide

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the rate and depth of ventilation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Genetics

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Intensity of exercise

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Fitness level

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Age

Question 10

Which of the following is a consequence of increased ventilation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased oxygen saturation of haemoglobin

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Reduced blood pH

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Increased blood bicarbonate concentration

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Decreased carbon dioxide production

Question 11

What is the role of the respiratory centre in the medulla oblongata during exercise?

Accepted Answer

To control the rate and depth of ventilation

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To monitor changes in blood pH and carbon dioxide levels

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To regulate the blood flow to the lungs

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To produce hormones that stimulate ventilation

Question 12

Which of the following is a potential limitation of using spirometry to measure lung function?

Accepted Answer

It can be affected by factors such as motivation and effort

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It is not suitable for people with breathing difficulties

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It is expensive and time-consuming

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It does not provide information about gas exchange

Question 13

Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for inspiration during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Diaphragm

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Intercostal muscles

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Abdominal muscles

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Scalenes

Question 14

What is the effect of exercise on the partial pressure of oxygen in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Increases

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Decreases

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Remains unchanged

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Varies depending on the intensity of exercise

Question 15

What is the primary energy source for the respiratory muscles during prolonged exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

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Fats

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Proteins

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Ketones

Question 16

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of carbon dioxide production during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Ventilation rate

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Exercise intensity

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Muscle mass

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Body temperature

Question 17

Which of the following is a factor that does NOT affect ventilation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Age

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Oxygen consumption

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Carbon dioxide production

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Body temperature

Question 18

What is the primary mechanism for increasing oxygen delivery to tissues during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased cardiac output

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Increased hemoglobin concentration

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Increased oxygen affinity for hemoglobin

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Increased lung capacity

Question 19

What is the primary function of the respiratory center in the brain?

Accepted Answer

To regulate breathing rate and depth

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To produce surfactant

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To filter inhaled air

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To transport oxygen to tissues

Question 20

Which of the following gases is a major stimulus for increased ventilation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 21

What is the Bohr effect?

Accepted Answer

The decrease in oxygen affinity for hemoglobin with increasing pH

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The increase in oxygen affinity for hemoglobin with increasing pH

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The increase in carbon dioxide production with increasing ventilation

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The decrease in carbon dioxide production with increasing ventilation

Question 22

Which of the following is a consequence of hyperventilation?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory alkalosis

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Respiratory acidosis

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Metabolic alkalosis

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Metabolic acidosis

Question 23

What is the role of the diaphragm in respiration?

Accepted Answer

Primary muscle of inspiration

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Primary muscle of expiration

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Accessory muscle of inspiration

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Accessory muscle of expiration

Question 24

Which of the following is a technique used to measure lung capacity and function?

Accepted Answer

Spirometry

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Electrocardiography

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Ultrasound

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Magnetic resonance imaging

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Gas exchange

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Thermoregulation

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pH regulation

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Hormone production

Question 26

The primary physiological stimulus for increased ventilation during exercise is:

Accepted Answer

Increased blood carbon dioxide concentration

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Increased blood oxygen concentration

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Increased muscle temperature

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Increased heart rate

Question 27

Which of the following is a physiological consequence of increased carbon dioxide production during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased respiratory rate

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Increased blood pH

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Decreased oxygen consumption

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Decreased cardiac output

Question 28

The respiratory minute volume is a measure of:

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Total volume of air inhaled and exhaled per minute

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Total volume of oxygen consumed per minute

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Total volume of carbon dioxide produced per minute

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Ratio of oxygen consumption to carbon dioxide production

Question 29

Which of the following is the primary physiological trigger for increased ventilation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2)

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Increased heart rate

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Increased body temperature

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Increased arterial partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2)

Question 30

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the increase in oxygen consumption during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Decreased muscle mass

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Increased heart rate

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Increased body fat percentage

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Increased metabolic rate

Question 31

What is the primary function of the diaphragm muscle in facilitating respiratory responses to exercise?

Accepted Answer

To increase thoracic volume by contracting and flattening

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To produce sound

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To regulate airway resistance

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To decrease abdominal pressure

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a long-term respiratory adaptation that occurs in response to chronic exercise training?

Accepted Answer

Decreased tidal volume

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Increased maximal oxygen uptake

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Increased respiratory muscle strength

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Increased lung capacity

Question 33

What is the key role of the intercostal muscles in respiratory responses to exercise?

Accepted Answer

To elevate the ribs and expand the thoracic cavity

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To dilate the bronchi

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To constrict the lungs

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To contract the diaphragm

Question 34

Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for stimulating ventilation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine

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Progesterone

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Insulin

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Testosterone

Question 35

What is the primary determinant of the amount of carbon dioxide produced during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic rate

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Heart rate

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Lung capacity

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Body weight

Question 36

Which of the following is a physiological characteristic of hyperventilation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased alveolar ventilation rate relative to metabolic demand

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Increased tidal volume

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Decreased heart rate

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Increased body temperature

Question 37

What is the primary stimulus for the increase in ventilation during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased arterial hydrogen ion concentration, caused by the release of carbon dioxide and lactic acid during exercise

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Increased arterial oxygen concentration

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Increased arterial carbon dioxide concentration, but not to the extent of hydrogen ions

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Increased body temperature

Question 38

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the increased oxygen consumption during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced oxygen extraction by muscles, as this is already maximized at rest

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Increased cardiac output

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Increased ventilation

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Increased muscle blood flow

Question 39

What is the Bohr Effect?

Accepted Answer

The shift in the oxygen dissociation curve to the right in response to increased carbon dioxide concentration, facilitating oxygen unloading at the tissues

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The increase in ventilation in response to exercise

Question 40

Which of the following is a consequence of increased carbon dioxide production during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Lowered pH, as carbon dioxide combines with water to form carbonic acid

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Increased oxygen consumption

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Increased blood glucose concentration

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Increased heart rate

Question 41

What is the role of the Frank-Starling mechanism in regulating cardiac output during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased venous return, due to increased muscle pump activity, leads to increased stroke volume

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Increased sympathetic nerve activity leads to increased heart rate

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Increased heart rate leads to increased stroke volume, but to a lesser extent than the Frank-Starling mechanism

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular physical activity on the respiratory system?

Accepted Answer

Reduced risk of respiratory infections, as this is primarily associated with the immune system rather than the respiratory system directly

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Increased lung capacity

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Improved gas exchange efficiency

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Enhanced oxygen delivery to tissues

Question 43

What is the primary mechanism by which the sympathetic nervous system influences respiration during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased bronchial smooth muscle tone, leading to bronchodilation and increased airflow

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Increased ventilation, but this is secondary to the increased muscle activity

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Increased cardiac output

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Increased oxygen consumption

Question 44

Which of the following factors limits maximal oxygen uptake during exercise?

Accepted Answer

Central nervous system fatigue, which can result in reduced drive to breathe and decreased muscle activity

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Cardiovascular capacity, which is also important but not the primary limiting factor

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Muscular endurance, which is important but not the primary limiting factor

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Respiratory capacity, which is generally not the primary limiting factor in healthy individuals