E6) Additional factors affecting the energy systems

Question 1

Diabetes

Answer 1

The amount of glucose in your body is too high (type 1)
Glucose cannot enter the body as a fuel
Pancreas creates insulin that allows glucose to enter the cells
Cannot make proper use of glucose so it build up in the blood

Question 2

Hypoglycaemia

Answer 2

Abnormally low levels of glucose in the blood
Glucose levels too low- not enough energy to carry out tasks
Usually occurs if a diabetic misses taking insulin, misses a meal or exercises too hard
Symptoms: shakiness, trembling, hunger & sweating
Severe symptoms: difficulty concentrating or even loss of consciousness

Question 3

Children’s lack of lactate

Answer 3

Children are recommended to only exercise aerobically as their bodies are not yet fully developed
Lactate system- one of the anatomy areas under-developed in children
Unable to remove lactate easily after high intensity exercise
Changes after puberty