Energy System Flashcards
1
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ROLE OF FATS AND EXAMPLES (3)
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- 2nd source of fuel for the body
- high and long lasting energy source
- takes time to break down
EG. Butter, oil, bacon
2
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STOMACH FUNCTIONS (2)
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- contains digestive enzymes and acids that digest food
- acts as storage for food
3
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SMALL INTESTINE FUNCTION
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- responsible for the main extraction of nutrients from food
4
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PANCREAS FUNCTION
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- produces and emits digestive enzymes into the small intestine
5
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LIVER FUNCTION
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- main role is production of bile
6
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LARGE INTESTINE FUNCTION (2)
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- main function is to absorb water from remaining indigestible food
- transmits useless waste products from the body
7
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ROLE OF PROTEINS AND EXAMPLES (4)
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- 3rd source of fuel for the body
- acts as building blocks for the body
- contains amino acids that combine to make muscles, tendons etc.
- used for physical activity
EG. meat, beans, nuts
8
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MOUTH AND SALIVA FUNCTIONS (3)
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- mechanical breakdown of food by chewing
- chemical breakdown of starch
- moistens and lubricates the food before swallowing
9
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WHAT AFFECTS METABOLIC RATE (5)
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- age
- gender
- body size
- body temperature
- atmospheric temperature
10
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DEFINITION IF METABOLIC RATE AND EXAMPLES (4)
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- the energy expended by the body at rest to maintain essential functions
- Heartbeat
- Brain activity
- Body temperature
- Respiration
11
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BECAUSE ATHLETES HAVE HIGHER MR’S, WHAT DO THEY NEED (5)
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- higher carbohydrate intake to supply energy needed
- higher water/ fluid consumption to prevent dehydration
- higher vitamin and mineral intake to regulate high MR
- higher number of meals to maintain blood glucose
- lower fat consumption to control body weight
12
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CARBOHYDRATE FUNCTIONS ANS EXAMPLES (2)
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- 1st source of fuel for the body
- broken down into blood glucose
EG. Potatoes, bread, pasta, rice
13
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ENERGY SYSTEM FUNCTIONS (3)
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- the maintenance of vital involuntary functions eg. heartbeat, breathing, temp control
- digestion
- physical activity
