Energy Systems - ANAEROBIC GLYCOLYSIS ENERGY SYSTEM

Question 1

How is energy produced in he anaerobic glycolysis system?

Answer 1

From the breakdown of glycogen

Question 2

Is oxygen used in the anaerobic glycolysis system?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

How is the anaerobic glycolysis system classified?

Answer 3

High intensity, medium duration (1-2 mins)

Question 4

What is the fuel for the anaerobic glycolysis system?

Answer 4

Glucose

- carbohydrates

Question 5

What happens to glucose in the chemical reactions if there in no O2?

Answer 5

It is not completely broken down

Question 6

What is the waste product of the incomplete breakdown of glucose?

Answer 6

Pyruvic acid

Question 7

How many chemical reactions take place in the anaerobic glycolysis energy system??

Answer 7

About 10

Question 8

How quick do we get the energy in the anaerobic glycolysis system?

Answer 8

Fast

Question 9

What intensity is the anaerobic glycolysis system?

Answer 9

High

Question 10

What duration is the anaerobic glycolysis system?

Answer 10

1-2 mins

Question 11

What events predominantly use the anaerobic glycolysis system?

Answer 11

High intensity, mod duration exercises
Eg..
- a gymnast performing a pommel horse routine
- 400 meter sprint

Question 12

What muscle fibres operate using this system?

Answer 12

Both fast and slow…

Red and white

Question 13

What does anaerobic glycolysis mean?

Answer 13

Lactic acid