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Investigation into the effects of exercise on pulse rate
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Investigation into the effects of exercise on pulse rate Investigation into the affects of exercise on pulse rate Background Respiration is the process of converting glucose into energy; it is not breathing in and out, as is often believed. Energy is needed for growth, repair, movement and other metabolic activities. The energy released from glucose in respiration is used to produce the chemical adenosine triposphate. Adenosine triposphate is where the energy released during respiration is stored for future use. Respiration happens in every cell in your body. There are two types of respiration; one is aerobic respiration. This is what happens when there is plenty of oxygen. Aerobic power depends on good lung function to supply oxygen to the blood, a strong heart to pump blood to the muscles and the muscles must be efficient in using the oxygen sent to them. The equation for aerobic respiration is: Glucose + Oxygen...
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