Soc 18 - Aerobic & Anaerobic Exercise And Energy Flashcards
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Glucose
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A mahor source of energy for most cells in the body
2
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Aerobic respiration
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The process of releasing energy from glucose, using oxygen.
3
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Anaerobic exercise
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The process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen.
4
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Aerobic exercise
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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.
5
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Lactic acid
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A colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity
6
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Cramp
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Painful, invoulantary contractions of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue
7
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Fats
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A rich source of energy, but many modern diets provide more than out body needs
8
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Carbohydrates
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The bodys main source of energy
