2 : The Control of ATP in Skeletal Muscle

Question 1

What are the metabolic adaptations to aerobic training?

Answer 1

Increased mitochondrial density, enhance mitochondrial biogenesis, and oxidative enzyme

Question 2

What are the metabolic adaptations to anaerobic training?

Answer 2

Increased glycolytic enzymes and muscle buffer capacity

Question 3

How does muscle buffering affect an individual’s capacity to perform?

Answer 3

A higher muscle buffering capacity allows an individual to perform at a higher intensity for a longer period before fatigue sets in, delaying the onset of acidosis

Question 4

What are the 2 main stages of glycolysis?

Answer 4

Stage 1: Energy investment phase (Steps 1-5)
Stage 2: Energy generation phase (Steps 6-10)

Question 5

Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

Answer 5

Glycolysis occurs in the watery medium inside the cell, outside the mitochondrion

Question 6

What is mitochondrial density?