Exercise and Metabolism Flashcards

1
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state the chloric density of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and alcohol

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  1. carbohydrates = 16 KJ/g, 3.8 Kcal/g
  2. proteins = 17 KJ/g, 4 Kcal/g
  3. fats = 37 KJ/g, 9 Kcal/g
  4. alcohol = 29 KJ/g, 7 Kcal/g
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state the max rate of re-synthesis, an the delay time, for fat oxidation

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1, 2 hours

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3
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state the max rate of re-synthesis, an the delay time, for glucose oxidation (blood)

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1, approx. 90 mins

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4
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state the max rate of re-synthesis, an the delay time, for glucose oxidation

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2.8, 3-4 mins

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5
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state the max rate of re-synthesis, an the delay time, for glycolysis

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4.5, 5-10 secs

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state the max rate of re-synthesis, an the delay time, for PCr breakdown

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9, instantaneously

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7
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state 3 advantages of the PCr system

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  1. very quick re-synthesis
  2. anaerobic, no delay for O2
  3. produces energy for very high intensity
  4. fast recovery time as PCr re-synthesised quickly
  5. no harmful bi-products produced
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state 3 drawbacks of the PCr system

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  1. limited PCr storage
  2. low yield (1ATP per 1PCr)
  3. short (10-15 secs)
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9
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state 3 advantages of the use of the lactic acid system

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  1. provides energy for high intensity
  2. anaerobic, no delay for O2
  3. higher glycogen stores than PCr so can provide energy up to 3 mins
  4. 2ATP per 1 glucose
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10
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state 3 disadvantages of the use of the lactic acid system

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  1. creates harmful bi-products
  2. raises acidity
  3. causes muscle fatigue
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state 3 advantages of the use of the aerobic energy system

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  1. large energy stores = long duration
  2. high ATP yield
  3. no fatiguing bi-products
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12
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state 2 disadvantages of the use of the aerobic energy system

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  1. delay for O2 and series of complex reactions mean energy isn’t provided immediately
  2. slow meaning it’s limited to sub-maximal intensity exercise
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13
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creatine supplementation may improve performance in high intensity exercise because…

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  1. increase in ATP re-synthesis
  2. delayed depletion of PCr
  3. decreased dependance on glycolysis
  4. decreased lactate accumulation
  5. increased training intensity
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14
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state 3 facts about creatine:

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  1. 4-5g per kg of animal protein ingested
  2. can synthesis creatine from non-essential amino acids in the body
  3. 95% body creatine is stored in the muscles
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15
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state the aerobic and anaerobic percentages for the ATP system

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100% anaerobic

0% aerobic

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16
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state the aerobic and anaerobic percentages for the PCr/phosphagen system

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85% anaerobic

15% aerobic

17
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state the aerobic and anaerobic percentages for glycolysis

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high intensity = 70:30 %

mod-high intensity = 30:70 %

18
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state the aerobic and anaerobic percentages for the citric acid/kreb’s cycle and ETC

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anaerobic = <0.3%
aerobic = >97%
19
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how much creatine is found within 1kg food

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4.5 g/kg food

20
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how does the body make creatine

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synthesises creatine from non-essential amino acids

21
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high dose of creatine…

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20-30 g increases muscle creatine up to 30%

22
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what is creatine monohydrates chemical formula

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CrH2O

23
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why does contraction fail in middle-distance events? (3 points)

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  1. intracellular acidification reduces the sensitivity of contractile apparatus to Ca2+
  2. upon conduction of AP, Ca2+ conc^ inc^
  3. Ca2+ conc^ must exceed 10 um for cross bridges to form
24
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how should bicarbonate be taken?

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0.3 g NaHCO3/kg 1-2 hours pre exercise

25
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what is the chemical formula for bicarbonate?

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NaHCO3

26
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how does bicarbonate benefit performance? (2 things)

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  1. neutralises excess stomach acid in indigestion

2. enters muscle cells, inc^ intracellular pH allowing H+ to leave muscle cells faster

27
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state a drawback over the use of bicarbonate supplementation

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produces CO2, which can cause gastro-intestinal distress