EPOC Flashcards
1
Q
What does EPOC stand for
A
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption
2
Q
What is the order of EPOC
A
Fast component then Slow component
3
Q
What occurs in the fast component
A
Resynthesis of ATP
Resaturation of myoglobin with oxygen
Resynthesis of Phosphocreatine stores
4
Q
We can replenish ..% of Phosphocreatine stores with .. seconds
A
50% in 30 seconds
5
Q
What occurs in the slow component
A
Removal of lactic acid through:
-sweat (H20)
-urine
-converted into protein
-transported to the liver converted into glucose and glycogen
-exhaled (CO2)
