OCR A Level PE 2.2 Adaptations Cardiovascular System

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Cardiac Hypertrophy

Increased SV (at rest and during exercise) and CO (at rest)

  • Due to the increased filling capacity and force of ventricular contraction
  • Decreased resting HR (<60 bpm = bradycardia) and HR recovery after exercise
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Increased Elasticity of Arterial Walls

Increased efficiency of vascular shunt mechanism

  • Increased vasoconstriction and dilation to redistribute CO
  • Decreased resting blood pressure and increased blood pressure regulation
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Increased Blood / Plasma Volume

Lower blood viscosity

  • Aids blood flow and venous return
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Increased Number of Red Blood Cells / Haemoglobin

Increase in oxygen-carrying capacity

  • Increased gaseous exchange
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Capillarisation Surrounding Alveoli and S.O Muscle

Increased surface area for blood flow 

  • Increased gaseous exchange
  • Decreased distance for diffusion
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Overall

Increased blood flow and oxygen transport to the muscle cells

Decreased blood pressure

  • Makes it easier to perform exercise, reduces the onset of fatigue, delays OBLA and increases the intensity and duration of performance
  • Lower risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension (chronic high blood pressure) and stroke
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