Energy Systems Flashcards
A performer can wear suitable c________ to maximise heat loss
clothing
The ATP-PC system is used for activities of ? Intensity
Very high eg shot putt
A negative of the aerobic system is that there is a delay for ________ delivery
oxygen
How long does the aerobic system supply energy for?
3 minutes +
Altitude is the height of an area above ?
sea level
What fuel is replenished during the lactacid stage of EPOC?
Glycogen
Which energy system has a yield of only 1 ATP?
ATP-PC system
What is the ATP yield of the glycolytic energy system?
2 ATP
The site of the ATP-PC system is the muscle S___________
Sarcoplasm
How long does the glycolytic system provide energy for?
10 secs - 3 mins
Which enzyme breaks down glucose?
PFK
Give one side effect of altitude pre-acclimatisation
Altitude sickness
How long does it take for the body to acclimatise at altitude (2400m and above)?
2 weeks +
ATP is broken down by which enzyme?
ATPase
A respiratory effect of altitude post acclimatisation is an increased rate of ?
diffusion
The cristae of the mitochondria is the site for which stage of the aerobic energy system?
Electron transport chain
A positive of the glycolytic system is its ________ food fuel stores
large
Is the ATP-PC system aerobic or anaerobic?
Anaerobic
To maximise performance in heat, a performer can use ? to reduce core body temperature
cooling aids
What does pyruvic acid turn into without the presence of oxygen?
Lactic acid
A benefit of the aerobic system is that there are no ________ by products
fatiguing
The lactacid stage of EPOC increases the removal of waste products such as ______ ____ and carbon dioxide
lactic acid