Energy Production

Question 1

Biosynthesis

Answer 1

process of creating biologic compounds from smaller building blocks to support the body’s energy needs (ATP)

Question 2

first law of thermodynamics

Answer 2

energy can not be created or destroyed but transforms from one form to another w/o being depleted

Question 3

energy

Answer 3

the ability to perform work

Question 4

energy of the system

Answer 4

potential energy + kinetic energy

Question 5

three forms of biologic work

Answer 5

chemical (biosynthesis of molecules)
mechanical (muscle contraction: atp/cross bridging)
transport: transfer of substances among cells (Na+, K+)

Question 6

second law of thermodynamics

Answer 6

the tendency of potential energy to degrade to kinetic energy of motion with a lower capacity for work (heat production during exercise)

Question 7

oxidation reaction

Answer 7

transfer of oxygen atoms, hydrogen atoms, or electrons

-reducing agent: describes the substance donating or losing electrons as it oxidizes

Question 8

reduction reaction

Answer 8

any process which the atoms in an element gain electrons

-oxidizing agent: the substance being reduced by gaining electrons

Question 9

OIL RIG

Answer 9

OIL: oxidation involves loss
RIG: reduction involves gain

Question 10

OX/REDUX

Answer 10

forms basis for bodys energy transfer process

• ex=transfer of electrons within the mitochondria
• conversion pyruvate to lactate and vice versa
• electron transport chain

Question 11

Enzymes

Answer 11

help reduce the amount of energy needed to initiate the reaction

• affected by heat and pH
• increased temp during exercise positively impacts enzyme activity