Soc 18 Aerobic, Anaerboic Excercise And Energy Sources

Question 1

Glucose def

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Aerobic respiration def

Answer 2

The process of releasing energy from glucose, using oxygen

Question 3

Anaerobic respiration def

Answer 3

The process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen

Question 4

Aerobic exercise def

Answer 4

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 5

Lactic acid def

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Cramp def

Answer 6

Painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue