SOC 18 - Aerobic, Anaerobic Exercise 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 respiration

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 distance events

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, usualty caused by fatigue ans the build up of lactic acid

Question 7

Complex carbs

Answer 7

Help provide slow releasing and long lasting energy for exercise
Brown rice and wholemeal pasta

Question 8

Simple Carbs

Answer 8

Provide a quick fix of energy
Bananas or biscuits

Question 9

Carbs

Answer 9

The bodys main source of energy

Question 10

Fats

Answer 10

Only provide energy for moderate intensity exercise