1.8 - Energy Systems In Muscle Cells Flashcards
1
Q
Molecule that serves as a source of phosphate and energy in muscle cells.
A
Creatine phosphate (CP)
2
Q
Type of muscle fibre used in short bursts of activity.
A
Fast-twitch (type 2) fibre
3
Q
Produced by the fermentation of pyruvate in mammalian muscle cells.
A
Lactic acid
4
Q
Painful condition caused by the accumulation of lactic acid in muscles.
A
Muscle fatigue
5
Q
Protein in muscle tissue that can bind with oxygen.
A
Myoglobin
6
Q
Builds up during fermentation in muscle cells.
A
Oxygen debt
7
Q
Muscle attached to the skeleton that brings about locomotion.
A
Skeletal muscle
8
Q
Type of muscle fibre used in endurance activities.
A
Slow-twitch (type 1) fibre
