Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Question 1

Relative frequency of occurrence of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 1

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
Most common

Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
Least common

Question 2

Relationship to motor units of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 2

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
All fibers within a motor unit are the same
Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
All fibers within a motor unit are the same

Question 3

Force of contraction of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 3

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
least
Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
most

Question 4

Order of recruitment of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 4

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
first
Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
third

Question 5

Speed of contraction of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 5

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
slow
Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
fast

Question 6

Color of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 6

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
Darkest (red)
Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
Lightest (white)

Question 7

amount of myoglobin, mitochondria & capillaries of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 7

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
Mygoblin content: large
Mitochondria: Many
Capillaries: Many

Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
Mygoblin content: Small
Mitochondria: Few
Capillaries: Few

Question 8

types of ATP production of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 8

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
Aerobic respiration
Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
Anaerobic glycolysis

Question 9

fatigue resistance of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 9

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
high
Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
low

Question 10

creatine & glycogen content of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 10

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
Creatine: low
Glycogen: low

Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
Creatine: low
Glycogen: highest

Question 11

location of fibers within the body of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 11

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
Postural muscles (neck)
Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
Extraocular muscles
(eye)

Question 12

primary function of Slow oxidative vs. Fast glycolytic

Answer 12

Slow Oxidation fibers (SO):
Maintaining posture/aerobic endurance activities
Fast glycolytic fibers (FG):
rapid, intense movements of short duration