Growth and Development - cardiorespiratory fitness Flashcards

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What are type 1 muscle fibres?

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slow twitch

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List the features of type 1 muscle fibres

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  • high oxidative capacity
  • high capillary blood supply
  • numerous mitochondria
  • highly active oxidative enzymes
  • high TAG content supports lipid metabolism with glycogen sparing
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What are type 2 muscle fibres?

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fast twitch

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List the features of type 2 muscle fibres

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  • designed to generate ATP by anaerobic metabolic processes
  • relatively fewer blood capillaries
  • relatively fewer mitochondria
  • large amounts of glycogen
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