During intense exercise, which physiological change occurs?

Heart rate decreases instantly

Blood vessels to muscles constrict

Heart pumps more blood per beat

Oxygen levels in blood decrease

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C. Heart pumps more blood per beat

During intense exercise, the heart pumps more blood with each beat to meet the oxygen needs of the working muscles.

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