Fibres

Question 1

two types fibres

Answer 1

slow twitch and fast twicth

Question 2

Fast twitch characteristics

Answer 2

white/ light blue, non-oxygenated, thick, low fatigue resistance. Provide bigger more powerful movements. They are more anaerobic. Less blood vessels. Low capillary density.

Question 3

Slow twitch fibre characteristics

Answer 3

Red, oxygenated, small, high fatigue resistance. Focused on sustained, smaller movements and posture control. They contain more mitochondria and myoglobin and are aerobic in nature. More blood vessels. High capillary density