Soc-18 Aerobic And Anaerobic System Flashcards
Where does glucose come from
The liver
What is the usual process for releasing energy to the body called
Aerobic respiration
When does anaerobic respiration take place
When your body cannot supply enough oxygen to the muscles
What is glucose
A major source of energy for most cells in the body
What is aerobic respiration
The process of releasing energy from glucose using oxygen
What is anaerobic respiration
The process of releasing energy from glucose without oxygen
What is lactic acid
A colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising
What is cramp
A painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue
What are the body’s main sources of energy
Fat’s and carbohydrates
How do you burn fat
Long periods of exercise at low intensitys
How do you burn carbohydrates
Intense exercise for short periods of time
What do complex carbs provide
They provide long lasting energy as they have more molecules meaning it takes the body longer to break them down
What do simple carbs provide
They provide a quick burst of energy, less molecules meaning they are broken down quicker
