Muscle Twitch Fibers-SO Flashcards
1
Q
What do these fibers do
A
They contract to produce movement
2
Q
What’s the type 1 called (SO)
A
Slow oxidative fibres
3
Q
Fill in the gaps:
They contract______ and can work for _____ periods of time at _____ intensity
A
Slowly
Long
Low
4
Q
What do they use to power them
A
Anaerobic respiration
5
Q
What sports are these used in
A
Marathon long distance running/swimming/cycle
6
Q
The contraction time is
A
Slow
7
Q
The size of the motor neurone is
A
Small
8
Q
The resistance to fatigue is
A
High
9
Q
The exercise type is
A
Aerobic
10
Q
The forced production is
A
Low
11
Q
The mitochondrial density is
A
High
12
Q
The capillary density
A
High
13
Q
The glycolytic capacity is
A
Low
14
Q
What fuel type is used
A
Oxygen
