Energy systems Flashcards
What are the 3 energy types used for exercise?
Chemical energy-food
Potential energy-storage
Kinetic energy-contraction
What are the 3 energy systems?
ATP-PC system
Lactic acid system/Aerobic glycolysis
Aerobic system
What type of reaction is the ATP-PC system?
Anaerobic
What is the site of reaction in the ATP-PC system?
Muscles-sarcoplasm
What is the food fuel used in ATP-PC?
PC(glycogen)
What is the enzyme in ATP-PC?
Creatine Kinase
What is the ATP yield in ATP-PC?
1 ATP : 1 PC
What is the by-product of ATP-PC?
Heat
What intensity exercise is ATP-PC used at?
High to maximal
How long does the ATP-PC last for?
10 seconds
What are the stages of ATP-PC system?
ATP->ADP + Pi + Free Energy
PC->Pi + C + Energy
-> Energy + ADP + Pi->ATP
Where are the enzymes used in the ATP-PC system?
ATPase-when ATP broken down into ADP + Pi + Free Energy
Creatine Kinase-when PC broken down into Pi + C + Energy
What parts of the ATP-PC system are endothermic and exothermic?
ATP->ADP + Pi + Free Energy = EXOTHERMIC
Energy-> ADP + Pi->ATP = ENDOTHERMIC
What is the coupled reaction in ATP-PC system?
Coupled reaction-a product of 1 reaction is used as a reactor in another
PC broken down by Creatine Kinase to Phosphate, Creatine and Energy (exothermic). Energy produced used in next process-Energy and ADP combined producing ATP (endothermic). ATP produced then used to start process off again
What are the strengths of ATP-PC system?
No harmful by-products No need for O2 Small recovery time-2mins full, 30sec half Provides high intensity exercise Provides quick ATP resynthesis
What are the weaknesses of ATP-PC system?
PC store limited
Low energy yield
Short duration
What is ATP?
Adenosine Triphosphate
High energy compound-only immediate available source of energy
What is ATPase?
Enzyme that catalysts the breakdown of ATP
What is an enzyme?
Biological catalyst
What is an exothermic reaction?
Chemical reaction releasing energy
What is an endothermic reaction?
Chemical reaction absorbing energy
What is ADP?
Adenosine Diphosphate
Compound formed by removal of phosphate bond from ATP
What are some ways of increasing PC stores?
Increase muscle mass
Supplement creatine in diet
High protein diet
Maximise fuel stores to delay fatigue
What is the Glycolytic system also known as?
Lactic acid system
What type of reaction is the glycolytic?
Anaerobic
What is the site of reaction for glycolytic system?
Muscles-sarcoplasm