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Muscles Fibres Flashcards

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Muscle Fibres

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Make up voluntary skeletal muscle, divided into type 1, type 2A and type 2X.

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Type 1 Muscles Fibres

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Slow twitch muscles fibres suited to low intensity.

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Type 2A Muscles Fibres

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Fast twitch muscles fibres used in anaerobic work, can be improved through endurance training to increase resistance to fatigue.

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Type 2X Muscle Fibres

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Fast twitch muscles fibres used in anaerobic work and can generate much greater force than other fibre types, but fatigue quickly.

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Myoglobin

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A red pigment that transports oxygen to the muscles.

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Physical Education - C1 (18 decks)

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