Soc 18 - Aerobic, Anaerobic Exercise And Energy Sources Flashcards
Where is glucose stored?
In the liver and muscles
What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 ➡️ 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP energy
What is glucose?
A major source of energy for most cekls in the body
What is anaerobic respiration?
The process of releasing energy from glucose, using oxygen
What is 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
What is lactic acid?
A colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity
What is cramp?
Painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue
What is anaerobic exercise?
Anaerobic activities are usually short but intense e.g. sprinting, lifting weights and jumping