Glycolytic system Flashcards

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The glycolytic system

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> Takes over from ATP-PC system when PC stores are exhausted
Used for 3 minutes, until aerobic system takes over due to lactic acid build up
Produces 2ATP
Stores are replenished 20-60 minutes after rest

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Step 1

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Glycogen phosphorylase (GPP) catalyses the breakdown of glycogen (stored in the muscles and liver) into glucose

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Step 2

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When ADP and P levels rise, this triggers the release of phosphofructokinase (PFK)

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Step 3

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PFK catalyses the breakdown of glucose, which releases energy for ATP resynthesis

(this process is anaerobic glycolysis)

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Step 4

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Anaerobic glycolysis results in the production of pyruvic acid and energy for 2ATP

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Step 5

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Fermentation:
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) converts pyretic acid into lactic acid

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Step 6

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Lactic acid accumulates - reducing pH levels, enzyme activity, causing muscle fatigue and slower ATP resynthesis

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Step 7

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OBLA:
(Onset of blood lactate accumulation)
Blood lactate levels rise significantly

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Step 8

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EPOC:
(Excess post-exercise blood consumption) - oxygen debt
Exercise stops, extra O2 is taken up to remove lactic acid by converting it back into pyruvic acid

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Glycolytic system: Sporting examples

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> 200m, 400m
100m freestyle
Counter attack - football
Distancing from the pack - marathon

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Training the glycolytic system

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> build tolerance to lactic acid
delaying muscle fatigue
high intensity anaerobic and aerobic training closer t anaerobic threshold
E.g.
3 sets of 10 reps of slow resistance training
gym circuit class
Sprint repetitions

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Glycolytic system: +

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> High intensity activity
Large fuel stores
No delay for O2 delivery
Relatively Fast Fuel breakdown for ATP resynthesis
Lactic acid can be recycled into fuel

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Glycolytic system: -

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> Short duration
Low ATP yield
Fatiguing by-product (lactic acid)
Lengthy recovery

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