Neuromuscluar System

Question 1

How does the parasympathetic system aid performance (sporting example)?

Answer 1

Lowers our heart rate and allows us to concentrate on precision and to be accurate - darts, shooting, archery

Question 2

How does the sympathetic system aid performance (sporting example)?

Answer 2

Prepares the body for high adrenaline sports such as rugby and boxing due to them being physical and intense activities.The adrenaline is released into the bloodstream for this to take place

Question 3

characteristic of Type 1 muscle fibres

Answer 3

Resistant to fatigueness 
Red 
Contract slower 
High aerobic capacity 
Low anaerobic capacity

Question 4

Characteristics of type 2a muscle fibre

Answer 4

Fats oxidative 
Pink 
More prone to fatigueness
Fast contraction speed
Medium aerobic capacity 
High anaerobic capacity

Question 5

Characteristics of type 2b muscle fibres

Answer 5

Fast glycolytic 
White 
Rapid fatigue 
Fast contraction speed 
Low aerobic capacity 
Very high anaerobic capacity