SLOW TWITCH MUSCLE OVERVIEW Flashcards
1
Q
Major pathways in slow twitch muscle
A
β-Oxidation and citric acid cycle
1
Q
The main substrate in slow twitch muscle
A
Ketone bodies, chylomicron, and
VLDL triacylglycerol
2
Q
Major exported products in slow-twitch muscle
A
No major products exported in a slow
twitch muscles
3
Q
Specialist enzymes in slow twitch muscle
A
Lipoprotein lipase, a very active electron
transport chain
4
Q
Major energy source in resting muscles
A
Free fatty acids
5
Q
Major energy source during exercise/ fast-acting activities
A
Glucose
