SOC 14: Flashcards
1
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Muscle fibres
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Make up voluntary ( skeletal ) muscle; divided into type 1, type 2a and type 2x
2
Q
Type 1
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Slow twitch muscle fibres, suited to low intensity work, e.g: marathon running
3
Q
Type 2a
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Fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work, can be improved through endurance training to increase their resistance to fatigue
4
Q
Type 2x
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Fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic work and can generate much greater power than other fibre types, but fatigue quickly
5
Q
Myoglobin
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A red pigment that transports oxygen to the muscles
6
Q
Antagonistic pairs
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