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MeSH Heading: Physical Exertion
Tree Number(s): G11.427.683
Unique ID: D005082
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005082
Annotation: do not confuse with EXERCISE
Scope Note: Expenditure of energy during PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Intensity of exertion may be measured by rate of OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; HEAT produced, or HEART RATE. Perceived exertion, a psychological measure of exertion, is included.
Entry Term(s): Exercise Intensity; Physical Effort
NLM Classification #: QT 256
See Also: Exercise; Fatigue; Sports; Work
Public MeSH Note: 2009; see EXERTION 1963-2008
History Note: 2009 (1963)
Date Introduced: 2009/01/01
Last Updated: 2026/01/01

Allowable Qualifiers: drug effects (DE)

ethics (ES)

genetics (GE)

immunology (IM)

physiology (PH)

radiation effects (RE)

Physical Exertion MeSH Descriptor Data 2026