EPOC

Question 1

Oxygen deficit

Answer 1

Occurs when not enough oxygen present at the start of exercise to supply enoigh ATP aerobically

Question 2

Define EPOC

Answer 2

The volume of oxygen consumed post exercise to return the body to a pre-exercise state

Question 3

What are the 2 Components of EPOC

Answer 3

Alactacid (fast)
Lactacid (slow)

Question 4

Alactacid component Functions

Answer 4

Restore ATP
Restore PC
Desaturate myoglobin with O2

Question 5

What does the Alactacid process require and for what duration

Answer 5

3 litres of oxygen
2-3 mins

Question 6

Oxygen debt

Answer 6

When a performer finishes exercise and O2 consumption remains high

Question 7

Lactacid component functions

Answer 7

Maintenance of breathing and HR
Increase body temp
Removal of lactic acid
Glycogen replenishment

MIRG

Question 8

What are the fates of lactic acid

Answer 8

Converted back into glucose (cori cycle)
Converted to pyruvate
Converted into protein
removed in sweat + urine