Anaerboic And Aerboic Flashcards
What is Glucose?
A major source of energy for most cells in the body.
What is aerobic respiration?
The process of releasing energy from gluclose, using oxygen.
What is Anaerobic Respiration?
The process of releasing energy from gluclose, without oxygen.
What is Aerobic Exercise?
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.
What is Lactic Acid?
A colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity.
What is Cramp?
Painful, involuntary contaction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue.
What type of energy system do we use Complex Carbohydrate for?
Aerobic Exercise
What type of energy system do we use Simple Carbohydrate for?
Anaerobic exercise