Physical Education A-Level
Intensity-dependent changes during exercise
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During exercise, intensity determines the scale of change, with stroke volume dominating cardiac output at low intensity and heart rate contributing more at high intensity.
Topics that use Intensity-dependent changes during exercise
- Applied anatomy and physiology (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Anticipatory responses before exercise
- Cardio-respiratory adjustments
- Recovery and restoration of homeostasis
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