Muscle Fibre Types Flashcards
Which Muscle fibre types are red in colour?
Type 1 slow-twitch
Is Type 1 slow or fast twitch?
Slow-twitch
Is type 2 slow or fast twitch?
Fast-twitch
Which muscle fibre type is white in colour?
Type 2 fast-twitch
Why are type 1 fibres red?
Because they have a rich oxygen supply
Which muscle fibre type is resistant to fatigue?
Type 1 slow-twitch
Which fibre type produces repeated slow contractions?
Type 1 slow-twitch
Which fibre type is suited to marathon running?
Type 1 slow-twitch
What colour are Type 2 fast-twitch fibres?
White
Which muscle fibre type is white in colour?
Type 2 fast -twitch
Why are Type 2 fast-twitch fibres white in colour?
Due to their low oxygen supply
Which fibre type produces fast and powerful contractions?
Type 2 fast-twitch
Which fibre type fatigues easily?
Type 2 fast-twitch
Which fibre type is more suited to sprinting, throwing or jumping?
Type 2 fast-twitch
