While running on a treadmill, your heart rate will increase and your breathing will be deeper and more rapid.Among other things, this helps ensure that your muscles get adequate supplies of O₂ as you exercise.These changes are the result of _____.

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Homeostatic mechanisms are responsible for maintaining the body's internal balance and responding to changes in the external environment, such as during exercise. In this case, the increased heart rate and breathing rate are part of the body's homeostatic mechanism to ensure adequate oxygen and nutrient supply to the muscles during exercise.

While Running on a Treadmill, Your Heart Rate Will Increase