Aerobic exercises do not increase skeletal muscle size, but they do cause various changes in the body. Explain what changes aerobic exercises initiate

What will be an ideal response?


Aerobic exercises initiate the development of new blood vessels to muscles and more mitochondria within muscle cells. Muscle coordination, digestive tract movement, and the cardiovascular and respiratory system will also benefit. The strength of the skeleton also increases because of the increased force on the bones.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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____________________ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A) replicases. B) restriction enzymes. C) spliceosomes. D) RNA polymerases. E) DNA polymerases.

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