SOC 18-SHORT TERM EFFECTS OF EXERCISE Flashcards
1
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Glucose
A
A major 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 respiration
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The process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen
4
Q
Aerobic exercise
A
utilise oxygen for energy production and to work for a continuous period
5
Q
Lactic acid
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
A
Painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue
