1.3.4 - Respiratory Adaptations to Training
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What is the impact of training on alveolar-capillary surface area?
💡 Hint: Think about how surface area helps in absorption.
Define ventilatory efficiency in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Consider the breathing rate during exercise.
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What is an adaptation of the respiratory system due to training?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in the lungs during exercise.
True or False: Training does not affect pulmonary diffusion capacity.
💡 Hint: Think about how regular exercise impacts lung function.
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Discuss the relevance of increased alveolar-capillary surface area to an athlete's recovery rate during high-intensity workouts.
💡 Hint: Think about how oxygen affects recovery processes.
Analyze the implications of improved ventilatory efficiency on competition strategies for endurance athletes.
💡 Hint: Consider how athletes manage their energy during a competition.
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