Energy Systems Flashcards
What is Chemical Energy?
Energy stored within the bonds of chemical compounds
What is Potential energy?
‘Stored’ energy which is ready to be used when required
What is kinetic energy?
Energy in the form of muscle contraction/ joint movement
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine Triphosphate
What enzyme is ATP broken down by?
ATPase
Define the term ‘Energy’
The ability to perform work or put mass into motion
Define the term ‘Work’
When force is applied to a body to move it over a certain distance (force x distance moved)
Define the term ‘Power’
The rate at which work can be done (work / time)
What unit is energy measure in?
Joules or Calories
What is the unit of measurement for work?
Joules
what is the unit of measurement for Power?
Watts
What is an endothermic reaction?
A chemical reaction that requires energy to be added for it to progress
What is an exothermic reaction?
A chemical reaction that releases energy as it progresses
What is meant by the term ‘Coupled reaction’?
When the products from one reaction, such as energy, are then used in another reaction
Identify the 3 ways ATP can be resynthesised
ATP/PC system, Lactic Acid system, Aerobic System
What is the only usable source of energy for muscles to work?
ATP
How long can your stores of ATP in your muscles last for before they need to be replenished?
2-3 seconds
Which 2 energy systems are Anaerobic?
ATP/PC and Lactic acid
Which system requires oxygen to work?
Aerobic system
Where in the muscle does the ATP/PC system work?
Sacroplasm
What is PC broken down by?
Creatine Kinase
What type of reaction is the breakdown of PC?
Exothermic
How many ATP can be resynthesized by breaking down 1 PC molecule?
1 ATP per PC