Soc 18: Aerobic, Anaerobic And Energy Sources

Question 1

Glucose

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Aerobic respiration

Answer 2

the process
of releasing energy from glucose,
using oxygen.

Question 3

Anaerobic exercise

Answer 3

the
process of releasing energy from
glucose, without oxygen.

Question 4

Aerobic exercise

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-
d i s t a n c e e v e n t s .

Question 5

Lactic acid

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Cramp

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What are fats

Answer 7

Provide most energy. When you eat it turns to fatty acid

Question 8

What are carbohydrates

Answer 8

Easier to use than fats. Stored in small amounts, turned to fat for long storage

Question 9

What are complex carbs

Answer 9

Found in brown rice, pasta and bread. Provide slow energy

Question 10

What are simple carbs

Answer 10

Found in fruits, biscuits, cakes and chocolates. Provide quick energy