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SEHS 13: Exercise and immunity

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12 questions
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The immune system _______ the body from _______ . It is involved in _______ repair and protection against potential _______ .
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Pathogens are microorganisms that can cause disease.

Cover "pathogens" and "foreign, infectious microbes"
Cover "Innate" and "Adaptive"
Also cover parts of some of the words in the explanations.
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  • Physical: Skin, epithelial linings, mucosal secretions
  • Chemical: pH of bodily fluids, hormones and other soluble factors.
  • Leucocytes: White blood cells that fight disease.
  • Inflammation
  • Clotting
  • Lymphocyte and antibody production.
    • Innate immune system:
    • Adaptive immune system:
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Which describes inflammation?

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What can be a response that is similar to an infection after intense exercise?

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What can be an effect of exercise intensity on leucocyte count which is similar to infection?

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High and prolonged training loads can lead to an increase in immune function.

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Which hormones can suppress the immune system after long periods of exercise?


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When training loads are high and prolonged, there tends to be a decrease in innate and adaptive immune function.

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From a past paper:
An athlete has sustained cortisol levels that suppress their immune system. What has caused this?

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Which is the main immune response that leads to the symptoms of DOMS?

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A cyclist is training for the ultra-distance IncaDivide race across Ecuador and Peru. Explain the effect of the training load on the cyclist’s susceptibility to infection. [5]

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Look at the mark scheme in the hint and note down the points you missed (your knowledge gap)