Excersise Flashcards
1
Q
Why does glycogen convert back to glucose
A
So your body obtains energy
2
Q
Why do we breathe more heavily during exercise
A
The heart needs more oxygen
3
Q
When does anaerobic respiration occur
A
If the body cannot supply enough oxygen to the muscles
4
Q
Anaerobic respiration word equation
A
Glucose energy+ lactic acid
5
Q
Why is anaerobic not a good type of respiration
A
It is an incomplete breakdown of glucose which produces acid
6
Q
What can anaerobic respiration cause
A
Muscle fatigue
7
Q
What is glucose stores as
A
Glycogen
8
Q
What is oxygen debt
A
Repaying the oxygen that didn’t get to the muscles in time
9
Q
How is oxygen debt carried out
A
By breathing harder after you exercise
