Soc 18 Flashcards
Glucose
a major source of energy for most cells in the body.
Aerobic respiration:
the process of releasing energy from glucose, using oxygen.
Anaerobic respiration
: the process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen.
Aerobic exercise:
Aerobic exercise: 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.
Lactic acid:
a colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity.
Cramp
: painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue.
Fats
a rich source of energy, but many modern diets provide more than our bodies need.
Complex carbs
Slow relicing/ last longer
Symple carbs
Provide qick fix