carbohydrates 1 Flashcards

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what are the dual roles of carbohydrates ?

A
  • fuel source

- training regulator

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how much glucose is there in the liver and muscle ?

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80-110 in liver

300-600 in muscle

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3
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what is RER

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respiratory exchange ratio = VCO2/VO2

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how does exercise increase carbohydrate oxidation in an intensity dependent matter?

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  • increased liver glucose output
  • increased muscle glucose uptake
  • increased muscle glycogen breakdown
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what is the relationship btw fatigue and carbohydrate?

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fatigue strongly correlated with carbohydrate depletion

muscle glycogen depletion and/or hypoglycaemia reflecting glycogen depletion

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