Soc 18 Flashcards
Glucose
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
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
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.
Anaerobic exercise
anaerobic activities are usually short but intense eg. sprinting, lting weights and jumping.