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    PracticeAQA GCSEAQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1Question 07
    Easy1 markMultiple Choice
    The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and SportCardiovascular SystemEffects of ExerciseVascular Shunt

    AQA GCSE · Question 07 · The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport

    Which one of these describes what happens to the digestive system's blood supply during exercise?

    Answer options:

    A.

    Blood supply increases

    B.

    Blood supply reduces

    C.

    Blood supply remains the same

    How to approach this question

    Consider the body's priorities during exercise. The working muscles need more oxygen. Think about where this extra blood comes from.

    Full Answer

    B.Blood supply reduces✓ Correct
    During exercise, the body's demand for oxygen in the skeletal muscles increases significantly. To meet this demand, the cardiovascular system redistributes blood flow. Vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) occurs in arteries supplying non-essential organs like the stomach and intestines, reducing their blood supply. Simultaneously, vasodilation (widening of blood vessels) occurs in arteries supplying the working muscles, increasing their blood supply. This ensures that oxygen is delivered where it is needed most.

    Common mistakes

    Thinking that all body systems receive more blood during exercise.
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