Aerobic And Anaerobic Exercise Flashcards
1
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What is glucose?
A
A major source of energy for most cells in the body.
2
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What is aerobic respiration?
A
The process of releasing energy from glucose, using oxygen.
3
Q
What is anaerobic respiration?
A
The process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen.
4
Q
What is aerobic exercise?
A
Working at a moderate intensity allowing the body time to utilise oxygen for energy production and to work for a continuous period, e.g long distance events.
5
Q
What is lactic acid?
A
A colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity.
6
Q
What is cramp?
A
Painful involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually by contraction.
