Chapter 8: Exercise Metabolism & Bioenergetics

Question 1

Bioenergetics

Answer 1

Study of energy in human body.

Question 2

Metabolism

Answer 2

Chemical reactions that occur in the body to maintain itself.

Question 3

First Law of Thermodynamics

Answer 3

Energy cannot be created or destroyed but simply converted from one form to another.

Question 4

Ventilatory Threshold 1 (VT1)

Answer 4

When body uses an equal mix of carbohydrate and fat as fuel sources.

Question 5

Ventilatory Threshold 2 (VT2)

Answer 5

When glucose provides most of the energy.

Question 6

Insulin Resistance

Answer 6

When cells are unable to respond to insulin.

Type 2 Diabetes

Question 7

Adenosine diphosphate (ADP)

Answer 7

High-energy compound in cells. Important for muscle contraction and helps heal blood vessels.

Question 8

ATP-PC System

Answer 8

Energy system that provides energy very quickly..

Question 9

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

Answer 9

Main form of energy.

Question 10

Steady-State Aerobic Exercise

Answer 10

Exercise that stays at a fixed intensity.

Question 11

Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)

Answer 11

When body’s metabolism is elevated after exercise.

Question 12

Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

Answer 12

Total amount of energy used in a day.

Question 13

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)

Answer 13

When burning energy (calories) while resting.

Question 14

Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (EAT)

Answer 14

Calories burned through structured exercise or training.

Question 15

Thermic Effect of Food (TEF)

Answer 15

Energy required to digest, absorb, and process nutrients that are consumed.

Question 16

Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)

Answer 16

Energy used through daily activities like walking, house chores, and using stairs.

Question 17

Metabolic Equivalent (MET)

Answer 17

Amount of oxygen consumed while resting and is equal to 3.5 ml of oxygen per kg body weight x min.