Lab 3 - Blood Glucose and Lactate Assessment

Question 1

In exercise physiology, we often obtain blood samples in order to measure some aspect of blood ………… and relate these measures back to physical/physiological ………….. .

Answer 1

chemistry, function

Question 2

Lactic acid (or more appropriately, lactate) measurements are important for determining: (2)

Answer 2

• aerobic endurance ability

- evaluating training measures to improve performance in various sports

Question 3

Lactic acid is an intermediate product of:

Answer 3

anaerobic metabolism in muscles

Question 4

What is the pH of muscle and blood?

Answer 4

pH 7.4

Question 5

Normal resting values of lactate in capillary blood are about:

Answer 5

0.5 to 2.5 mmol/L (millimoles per litre)

Question 6

………. is the major source of energy for most tissues in the body because it is readily used by the cells to produce ATP via ……….. ……….. .

Answer 6

Glucose, cellular respiration

Question 7

Normal blood glucose levels range from:

Answer 7

3 to 6 mM (or 60 to 110 mg/100mL)

Question 8

………… is the term used when the levels of blood glucose are higher than normal (…….).

Answer 8

Hyperglycaemia, (> 6 mM).

Question 9

……….. is the term used when the levels of glucose are lower than normal (………..).

Answer 9

Hypoglycaemia, (< 3 mM)

Question 10

The concentration of glucose in the capillary blood of an athlete can be determined by using a …………. .

Answer 10

glucometer