Soc 18

Question 1

Glucose

Answer 1

A major source of the energy for most cells in the body

Question 2

Aerobic respiration

Answer 2

The process of releasing energy from glucose using oxygen

Question 3

Aerobic exercise

Answer 3

working at a moderate intensity allowing the body time to utilise oxygen for energy production and to work for a continuous period, e.g. long-distance events.

Question 4

Lactic acid:

Answer 4

a colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity.

Question 5

Cramp

Answer 5

painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue.

Question 6

Anaerobic respiration

Answer 6

: the process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen.

Question 7

Fats

Answer 7

A rich source of energy that is long lasting and slow burning (aerobic only)

Question 8

Carbohydrates

Answer 8

The bodys main source of energy SIMPLE–quick/short lasting energy COMPLEX–slow releasing/long lasting