Soc 18 Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose
A
A major source of energy for most cells in the body
2
Q
Aerobic respiration
A
The process of realeasing energy from glucose using oxygen
3
Q
Anaerobic respiration
A
The process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen
4
Q
Aerobic exercise
A
Working at a moderate intensity allowing the body time to utilise oxygej for energy production and to work for a continuous period, e.g. long distance events
5
Q
Lactic acid
A
A colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity
6
Q
Cramp
A
Painful,involuntary contraction of a muscle usually caused by fatigue
7
Q
Anaerobic exercise
A
Anaerobic activities are usually short but intense e.g. sprinting,lifting weights and jumping
