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MODULE-2 Physical and Physiological Aspects of Physical Education
Dimension of Physical
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5.4 EFFECTS OF EXERCISE ON CIRCULATORY
SYSTEM

Our body requires oxygen during long term activities; this need is fulfilled by
the circulatory system. This system consists of blood, heart and vessels. This
system not only carries oxygen but also supplies nutrition to cells and tissues,
Note removes waste product, and carries hormones etc. Circulatory system is affected
in following ways (Fig. 5.12) during exercise.

Blood Flow

Heart Rate Blood

Stroke
Volume Size of
Effect of Heart
Exercise on
Circulatory

Blood
pressure Resting
Heart Rate

Cardiac
Output Lactic acid

Fig.5.12: Effects of Exercise on Circulatory System

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