Lactate Metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
During vigorous exercise, muscles cannot get enough
A
oxygen
2
Q
During anaerobic conditions, pyruvate is converted to
A
Lactate
3
Q
Muscle fatigue is caused by a build up of
A
Lactate
4
Q
Lactate can be converted back into pyruvate when
A
the oxygen debt is repaid
5
Q
Slow twitch muscle fibres are useful for
A
endurance activities (eg long distance running)
6
Q
Fast twitch muscle fibres are useful for
A
sprinting or weighlifting
7
Q
The major fuel storage in fast twitch muscles is
A
glycogen
8
Q
The major fuel storage in slow twitch muscles is
A
fat
9
Q
Compared with fast twitch muscles, slow twitch muscles have a larger blood supply and more
A
Mitochondria
