Neuromuscular System

Question 1

What are the main types of muscle fibres identified as?

Answer 1

Slow oxidative type l (slow twitch)
Fast oxidative glycolytic type lla (FOG fast twitch)
Fast glycolytic type llb ( FO fast twitch)

Question 2

Describe slow oxidative type 1 fibre and explain what it does?

Answer 2

Have a slower contraction speed than fats twitch fibres
Better adapted to lower intensity exercise (long distance running)
Produce most of their energy aerobically (using oxygen)