Energy Systems

Question 1

2 anaerobic pathways:

Answer 1

ATP/PC or CP system

Lactic acid system

Question 2

aerobic pathway:

Answer 2

Aerobic system

Question 3

how long does the ATP/PC system last?

Answer 3

10-15 seconds

Question 4

where is CP found?

Answer 4

in muscles already

Question 5

what is the equation for ATP/PC system?

Answer 5

CP + ADP = ATP + C (c is not useful for anything)

Question 6

what is ATP?

Answer 6

energy

Question 7

how long does it take for ATP/PC system to replenish?

Answer 7

6 minutes

Question 8

Where does the glycogen from the lactic acid system go to?

Answer 8

the muscles

Question 9

what does glycogen break down into?

Answer 9

energy and pyruvic acid

Question 10

how long does the Lactic acid system last?

Answer 10

up to 3 minutes

Question 11

how long does it take for the lactic acid system to replenish?

Answer 11

up to an hour

Question 12

pyruvic acid leads to lactic acid which leads to what?

Answer 12

cramp

Question 13

which system is the Aerobic system the same as?

Answer 13

Lactic acid

Question 14

what does the pyruvic acid in the aerobic system react with to make energy?

Answer 14

Oxygen (O2)

Question 15

how long does the aerobic system last for?

Answer 15

3 minutes or more

Question 16

how do you calculate your maximum heart rate?

Answer 16

220 - age

Question 17

what is your aerobic training zone and training threshold?

Answer 17

60 - 80%

60%

Question 18

what is your anaerobic training zone and training threshold?

Answer 18

80% +

80%

Question 19

what is oxygen debt?

Answer 19

the need for extra oxygen after strenuous exercise. The body pays off this by gulping air into the lungs and panting