energy supply Flashcards
digestion breaks down food this happens in the __
gut
what are carbohydrates broken down into
glucose;our main source of energy, they are quick and efficient
carbs are digested in the ____ which are absorbed and stored in the ____ when _____ levels are low its released. Glucose goes to muscles to be used or stored as ______
gut
liver
glucose
glycogen
what is liver glycogen
stored in the liver
regulates sugar dependant functions like blood sugar levels
what is muscle glycogen
helps fuel and regulate physical activity like HIT and explosive movements
what’s the word equation of aerobic respiration
glucose+oxygen-> water+ carbon dioxide
aerobic respiration
provides ____ term energy. Its only used if there’s enough _____ to transport to cells through red blood cells. the oxygen combines with ____ in living cells to release energy. It causes muscles to _____ and create movement
long
oxygen
glucose
contract
what 3 examples is aerobic respiration used for
- marathon running
- endurance cycling
- long distance runs
- triathlons
what’s the word equation of anaerobic respiration
glucose->lactic acid
anaerobic respiration
provides _____ term energy. inly used when there’s not enough _____ reaching working muscles. the lack of oxygen produces _____ ____. used for quick and ______ exercises.
short
oxygen
lactic acid
powerfull
what does the build up of lactic acid in muscles cause
fatigue and soreness (DOMS)
what does DOMS stand for
delayed onset muscle soreness
what is used to break down lactic acid and what is it broken down into
oxygen
co2 and water
what 4 activities is anaerobic respiration used for
- 100m sprint
- high jump
- throwing a discus
- box jump
what is recovery rate
how quickly your body returns to normal following a period of exercise
