p. 14610. Integrative physiology
- Ian KayIan KayAssociate Head of School, School of Healthcare Science, Manchester Metropolitan University
- and Gethin EvansGethin EvansSenior Lecturer, School of Healthcare Science, Manchester Metropolitan University
Abstract
This chapter demonstrates the integrative nature of physiological systems and the effect that certain applied examples have on these systems. It reviews examples on the effects of acute and chronic aerobic exercise on the cardiovascular system, the effect of nutrition on health, and the effect of ambient temperature and pressure on physiological systems. It also talks about how acute aerobic exercise can cause an increase in cardiac output due to increases in stroke volume and heart rate and can lead to increases in mean arterial pressure due to increases in cardiac output. The chapter cites the prevalence of obesity. This has significantly increased in recent times, with numerous health consequences that are associated with this disorder. It analyszes the regulation of appetite that involves psychological and physiological interactions.
