Energy & Exercise Flashcards
1
Q
define myoglobin
A
stored O2
2
Q
define glycogen
A
stored glucose
3
Q
define triglycerides
A
fatty acids
4
Q
define creatine phosphate
A
(quick) stored energy used when ATP not available
5
Q
Anaerobic exercise uses …
A
myoglobin, glycogen, triglycerides, & creatine phosphate
6
Q
using glucose will cause what waste product
A
lactate
7
Q
What causes soreness
A
lactate acid build up/muscle tears (either or)
8
Q
Muscle tears cause what
A
inflammation & immune response
9
Q
define DOMS
A
delayed onset muscle soreness; change in muscle
10
Q
What causes DOMS
A
new/intense exercise
11
Q
What are the benefits of exercise?
A
- balance & flexibility
- hypertrophy
- improve muscle tissue/endurance
- vasodilation
- > ATP
- weight control
- stronger bones
- respiratory efficiency
- bigger mitochondria & > ATP
- strong heart & > pumping capacity