Horses as Athletes

Question 1

What is the most efficient and sustainable ATP production

Answer 1

Aerobic-requires O2

Question 2

What is VO2

Answer 2

Volume of oxygen used per unit of body mass per minute

Question 3

What systems deliver O2 through body

Answer 3

Cardiovascular and respiratory

Question 4

Explain how the cardiovascular system delivers O2

Answer 4

Blood, vasculature, heart

Question 5

A red blood cell is also called what

Answer 5

An erythrocyte

Question 6

What are red blood cells associated with

Answer 6

Hemoglobin

Question 7

What is a splenic contraction

Answer 7

The spleen sores extra red blood cells and during excitement some extra RBC are released into the circulation

Question 8

What is the difference in veins and arteries

Answer 8

Veins carry blood toward the heart and arteries carry blood away from the heart

Question 9

What is heart rate used for

Answer 9

Its a good indicator of total effort
Max HR is 220-240
Used for assessing training intensity