Energy Req. For Muscle Contraction

Question 1

Occurs mostly in mitochondria
Requires O2
Breaks down glucose to produce ATP, CO2 and H20

Answer 1

Aerobic respiration

Question 2

Does not require O2

Breaks down glucose to produce ATP and lactate

Answer 2

Anaerobic respiration

Question 3

Supported through aerobic pathways

Answer 3

Low intensity, Long duration exercise

Question 4

Supported through anaerobic pathways

Answer 4

High intensity, short duration exercise

Question 5

Harmful waste product that must be removed from the body

Answer 5

Lactate acid