Soc18: Flashcards
1
Q
Glucose?
A
Major source of energy for most cells in the body
2
Q
Aerobic Respiration?
A
Process of releasing energy from glucose, using oxygen
3
Q
Anaerobic Respiration?
A
Process of releasing energy from gluclose, with out oxygen
4
Q
Aerobic Exercise?
A
Working at a moderate intensity allowing the body time to utilise oxygen for energy production and to work for continuous period, e.g distance-distance events
5
Q
Lactic Acid?
A
Colourless acid produced in muscles tissue during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity
6
Q
Cramp?
A
Painful, involuntaryccontraction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue