ATP-PC

Question 1

Is the ATP-PC system aerobic or anaerobic?

Answer 1

It is anaerobic

Question 2

What is the ATP-PC’S fuel source?

Answer 2

Creatine Phosphate (PC)

Question 3

How long does the system last for?

Answer 3

Approx 6-10 seconds

Question 4

How long does the ATP-PC system take to resynthesise?

Answer 4

It takes about 3 mins to resynthesise

Question 5

What sport would the ATP-PC system be used in?

Answer 5

Sports requiring explosive power like javelin or discuss

Question 6

When Creatine Phosphate is present in the muscle cells what happens?

Answer 6

It is broken down to provide required energy for resynthesis

Question 7

How many molecules of ATP does 1 Creatine Phosphate molecule produce?

Answer 7

1 CP molecule produces 1 ATP molecule.

Question 8

What are benefits of the ATP-PC system?

Answer 8

-PC is stored in the muscle so readily available for use
-No oxygen is required
-Simple reaction means that energy production can happen quickly
-No negative by products

Question 9

What are the disadvantages of the ATP-PC system?

Answer 9

-Only enough PC in the muscles to sustain this system for approx 10 seconds