What is a common misconception regarding the effects of physical activity on heart rate?

Exercise always increases heart rate.

Long-term exercise can lower resting heart rate.

Only athletes benefit from exercise-related heart rate changes.

All physical activities decrease heart rate.

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B. Long-term exercise can lower resting heart rate.

Solution:

While exercise generally increases heart rate during the activity, long-term exercise can lead to lower resting heart rate due to increased heart efficiency. The other options misunderstand the relationship between exercise and heart rate.

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