Growth and Development - cardiorespiratory fitness Flashcards
1
Q
What are type 1 muscle fibres?
A
slow twitch
2
Q
List the features of type 1 muscle fibres
A
- high oxidative capacity
- high capillary blood supply
- numerous mitochondria
- highly active oxidative enzymes
- high TAG content supports lipid metabolism with glycogen sparing
3
Q
What are type 2 muscle fibres?
A
fast twitch
4
Q
List the features of type 2 muscle fibres
A
- designed to generate ATP by anaerobic metabolic processes
- relatively fewer blood capillaries
- relatively fewer mitochondria
- large amounts of glycogen
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