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How does exercise help your circulation?
- By making you stronger and fitter
- By helping your body control it's metabolic rates
- By creating LDL cholesterol
- By increasing levels of HDL cholesterol

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Eating a balanced diet is an important factor in staying healthy, but so is exercise which has a positive effect on our health in many ways. During exercise your body's metabolic rate increases which means you burn more calories. Here are the latest Biology questions concerning exercise and health, let's see how well you'll do.

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What is metabolic rate?
- The speed of eating
- The speed of digestion
- The speed of the chemical reactions in your body
- The speed your blood flows through your arteries
Correct Answer

A. The speed of the chemical reactions in your body

Explanation

Metabolic rate refers to the speed or rate at which chemical reactions occur within the body. These chemical reactions are essential for various bodily functions, such as breaking down food, converting nutrients into energy, and eliminating waste products. Therefore, the correct answer is "The speed of the chemical reactions in your body." This option accurately describes the concept of metabolic rate and distinguishes it from other factors like eating speed, digestion speed, or blood flow speed.

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What is the chemical that causes cramp?
- Glucose
- Lactose
- Glucosic acid
- Lactic acid
Correct Answer

A. Lactic acid

Explanation

Lactic acid is the correct answer because it is a chemical that can cause cramp. During intense exercise or physical activity, the body produces lactic acid as a byproduct of anaerobic respiration. Accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles can lead to muscle fatigue and cramping. Lactic acid build-up occurs when the body is unable to supply enough oxygen to the muscles, causing them to switch to anaerobic metabolism. This leads to an increase in lactic acid production, resulting in cramping sensations.

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Which of the following statements about a balanced diet is not true?
- Carbohydrates include sugars and starch
- Proteins are needed for growth and repair
- Vitamins and minerals are needed in large quantities
- Fats can come from both animal and plant sources
Correct Answer

A. Vitamins and minerals are needed in large quantities

Explanation

Vitamins and minerals are needed in small quantities, not large quantities. They are essential nutrients that the body needs in trace amounts to function properly. Consuming excessive amounts of vitamins and minerals can actually be harmful to health.

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After exercise, why do your heart rate and breathing rate stay higher than normal?
- To get rid of lactic acid
- Because it takes a while for your chest and heart muscles to slow down
- Because it takes time for messages to reach your brain to say that you have stopped exercising
- Because your body is staying ready just in case you start exercising again
Correct Answer

A. To get rid of lactic acid

Explanation

After exercise, your heart rate and breathing rate stay higher than normal to get rid of lactic acid. Lactic acid is produced during exercise as a result of the breakdown of glucose in the absence of sufficient oxygen. It is a waste product that needs to be removed from the muscles and bloodstream. The increased heart rate and breathing rate help to deliver more oxygen to the muscles and remove the lactic acid more efficiently. This process helps to restore the body's normal balance and prepare it for future physical activity.

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During exercise, breathing rate and heart rate both increase. Why?
- To deliver more oxygen to your muscles
- Because you are using up the nutrients from your last meal
- To deliver more oxygen to your stomach so that you can release more energy from your food
- Because your blood vessels are bigger
Correct Answer

A. To deliver more oxygen to your muscles

Explanation

During exercise, the body requires more oxygen to meet the increased energy demands of the muscles. To fulfill this need, the breathing rate and heart rate both increase. The increased breathing rate allows for a greater intake of oxygen, while the increased heart rate ensures that the oxygen-rich blood is pumped more rapidly to the muscles. This increased oxygen delivery helps the muscles generate more energy and perform efficiently during exercise.

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Which long term health problem is not related to a lack of exercise?
- Heart disease
- Beri-beri
- Strokes
- Diabetes
Correct Answer

A. Beri-beri

Explanation

Beri-beri is a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), typically due to a poor diet lacking in this nutrient. It is not directly related to a lack of exercise, but rather to inadequate intake of thiamine. Heart disease, strokes, and diabetes, on the other hand, can all be influenced by a sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity.

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Why is over exercising bad for you?
- It can strain your heart muscles
- It makes you go dizzy
- It takes up too much time
- You get too much protein in your blood
Correct Answer

A. It can strain your heart muscles

Explanation

Over exercising can strain your heart muscles because when you engage in intense physical activity for an extended period of time, your heart has to work harder to pump blood and oxygen to your muscles. This increased strain on the heart can lead to various cardiovascular issues such as an enlarged heart, irregular heart rhythms, and even heart failure. Therefore, it is important to find a balance between exercise and rest to avoid putting excessive stress on your heart.

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Why do your muscles need to be supplied with more blood during exercise?
- They are contracting and relaxing
- Blood makes them larger so they can do more work
- Muscle cell respiration is greater during exercise
- So that they can get more protein for energy
Correct Answer

A. Muscle cell respiration is greater during exercise

Explanation

During exercise, muscles require more oxygen to generate energy through cellular respiration. This process involves breaking down glucose and releasing energy in the form of ATP. To meet the increased energy demands, more blood is supplied to the muscles, delivering oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products like carbon dioxide. This increased blood flow ensures that the muscles receive an adequate oxygen supply for efficient respiration, allowing them to sustain the required energy levels during exercise.

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Which of the following statements is true about your metabolic rate after exercise?
- It increases permanently
- It decreases permanently
- It stays high for a while and then goes back to normal
- It stays low for a while and then goes back to normal
Correct Answer

A. It stays high for a while and then goes back to normal

Explanation

After exercise, your metabolic rate stays high for a while and then goes back to normal. During exercise, your body burns calories and your metabolic rate increases to supply energy to your muscles. After exercise, your metabolic rate remains elevated as your body continues to recover and repair tissues. However, this elevated metabolic rate is temporary and eventually returns to its normal level.

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