1.19 Aerobic Exercise

Question 1

Your body requires … to work

Answer 1

Energy

Question 2

What factors determine which type of producing energy is used?

Answer 2

.Intensity of activity, how powerful it is
.Duration of activity, how long activity lasts

Question 3

When will the body work aerobically?

Answer 3

If intensity of activity is moderate or lower. This is so there is time for oxygen to be delivered to the working muscles, and processed during the activity

Question 4

Which is the bodies preferred way or working?

Answer 4

Aerobically, because lots of energy can be produced and there are few harmful by-products created. Consequently, people working aerobically can work for longer periods of time.

Question 5

Give some examples of aerobic activities

Answer 5

Marathon running
Endurance cycling
Open-water swimming

Question 6

What does aerobic energy use as a fuel source?

Answer 6

Carbohydrates or fats

Question 7

What are the by products of aerobic energy production?

Answer 7

Carbon dioxide and water
Water released through sweat
Carbon dioxide is transported back to lungs and exhaled

Question 8

What are the equations for aerobic energy production for carbs and fats?

Answer 8

Carbohydrates->
Glucose+Oxygen=ENERGY+CO2+H2O

Fats->
Fatty acids+Oxygen=ENERGY+Carbon Dioxide+Water

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