Neuromuscular system Flashcards
1
Q
Type 1 muscle fibre structure
A
high mitochondria density
high myoglobin content
vast capillary network
high levels of oxidative enzymes
2
Q
Type 1 muscle fibre function
A
very high aerobic capacity
high fatigue resistance
low force production
3
Q
Type 1 muscle fibre sport examples
A
Long-distance runners, triathletes, and distance swimmers and cross country skiers
4
Q
Type 2a function
A
meduim mitochondria density
medium myoglobin content
medium capillary network
high levels of oxidative enzymes
5
Q
Type 2a structure
A
high anaerobic capacity
moderate aerobic capacity
high force production
moderate fatigue resistance
6
Q
Type 2a sport examples
A
games players
7
Q
Type 2x structure
A
low mitochonria density
low myoglobin content
small capillary network
high phosphocreatine content
8
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