Chapter 1 Misc Info Flashcards
1
Q
Roughly how much energy from food can be converted into workable energy
A
20% so not massively energy efficient
2
Q
Only a certain amount of ATP can be stored within the muscle. How much (wet and dry muscle amounts)
A
6mmol/kg wet
24mmol/kg dry
Or 700g for a 500kg horse
3
Q
An active horse may break down around ____ x their own body weight a day in ATP.
A
4
4
Q
The main fuels used for energy breakdown are;
A
Glycogen
Glucose (both carbo)
Fatty acids
5
Q
What circulates the blood stream (ie food fuels )
A
Glucose and fatty acids
6
Q
Glycogen is too big to be in the blood stream (many glucose units) where is this stored..
A
Liver and muscle
7
Q
What is fat stored as?
A
Triglycerides
8
Q
Define the point of training
A
Increase the time to the onset of fatigue and improve performance and to decrease the risk of injury
