12c. Energy Systems - Anaerobic glycolysis Flashcards
What releases the energy for muscular contraction?
The high energy bond between the second and third phosphate in ATP breaking apart.
The high energy bond between the second and third phosphate in ATP breaking apart results in what?
Muscle contraction
What are carbohydrates stored as in the muscle?
glycogen
What are carbohydrates in the blood?
glucose
Where is glycogen found?
within muscle
Where is glucose found?
within the blood
What food fuel is contributing most significantly at sub max intensity?
Carbohydrates (CHO)
When do carbohydrates (CHO) contribute most significantly?
At sub max intensity
Which energy system has the second highest rate?
Anaerobic glycolysis system
What is the intensity of the anaerobic glycolysis system?
85-95%MHR
Which energy system is contributing most significantly at intensities 85- 95% MHR?
Anaerobic glycolysis system
What is the yield of the anaerobic glycolysis system?
low (2mmol)
Which energy system has the second lowest yield?
Anaerobic glycolysis system
What is pyruvic acid?
a by product of glycolysis
What is the by product of glycolysis?
pyruvic acid