ATP-PC system

Question 1

What does ATP-PC stand for
Ad……. Tri………

Answer 1

Adenosine triphosphate

Question 2

For every one molecule of adenosine there is t…. Phosphate

Answer 2

Three

Question 3

A-P-P-P——> A-P-P
Why does one phosphate break off

Answer 3

To make energy to power muscles

Question 4

How long does ATP last when at work

Answer 4

2 secconds

Question 5

What other energy system is used to rebuild ATP when the phosphate has broken off

Answer 5

Re-build ATP

Question 6

What is PC

Answer 6

Phosphocreatine (PCr)

Question 7

What does Pc split into

Answer 7

Creatine and a phosphate and energy

Question 8

What does the energy created from creatine and proteins allow ATP to do

Answer 8

ATP is able to rebuild

Question 9

How long does PC itself last for

Answer 9

8-10 seconds

Question 10

How long does it take for the PC system to recover. In this time what takes over

Answer 10

Takes 2-3 mins to recover
New energy systems take over

Question 11

When is the only time where this system works

Answer 11

When we are working anaerobically (maximal high intensity)

Question 12

What are some sporting examples of this

Answer 12

Anything that takes under 10 seconds eg-
100m sprint
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