(Originais Teachy 2024) - Question Medium of Sciences

During a Physical Education class, you were invited to participate in an endurance challenge where you will have to run for a long period. When preparing for the exercise, it is important to understand how the respiratory system acts during intense physical activities. The process of cellular respiration, which involves the uptake of oxygen and the elimination of carbon dioxide, is crucial to provide energy to the muscles and keep the body functioning. Consider the following scenario: During the run, your body requires a significant increase in the breathing rate to meet the oxygen demand of the active muscles. Explain how the respiratory system adapts to this temporary need for increased oxygenation. Describe the path that air takes from entering the nose or mouth to reaching the alveoli, and discuss the role of the different components of the respiratory system in this gas exchange process. Then, analyze how long-distance running can affect the respiratory system and discuss the benefit of an efficient respiratory system for physical performance.