Soc 18- Anaerobic & Aerobic Respiration Flashcards
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 aerobic exercise? Give an example
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 are fats?
A rich source of energy, but many modern diets provide more than our body needs.
What % of our total diet should be fats?
30% of our total diet.
What our carbohydrates?
The body’s main source of energy.
What are free sugars?
Extra sugar added to food and drink
