Deck 4 - ATP-PC System

Question 1

The third and final system is the ATP-PC system. What does ATP-PC stand for

Answer 1

Adenosine Triphosphate and Phosphocreatine

Question 2

How long does the ATP-PC provide energy for

Answer 2

8-10 seconds

Question 3

Phosphocreatine is an energy rich compound broken down quickly to resynthesis ATP but where is it found

Answer 3

In the sarcoplasm

Question 4

How long will stored ATP alone provide energy for.

Answer 4

2 seconds

Question 5

Which enzyme is responsible for detecting high levels of ADP and breaking the phosphocreatine bond

Answer 5

Creatine kinase

Question 6

Give the four advantages of the ATP-PC system

Answer 6

Energy released immediately
ATP resynthesised quickly
High intensity activity can be repeated after short recovery
No waste products

Question 7

Give an additional advantage of the ATP-PC system

Answer 7

ATP-PC system can be extended through the use of dietary creatine supplements

Question 8

Give the three disadvantages of the ATP-PC system

Answer 8

Limited stores of phosphocreatine
High intensity activity can only last 8-10 seconds
Full recovery takes 2-3 minutes