Soc18 Aerobic , Anaerobic and Energy Sources

Question 1

Glucose

Answer 1

A major source of energy for most cells in the body

Question 2

Aerobic respiration + equation

Answer 2

Aerobic respiration: the process of releasing energy from glucose, using oxygen. Glucose + oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + energy + water

Question 3

Anearobic respiration + equation

Answer 3

the process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen. Glucose -> Energy + lactic acid

Question 4

Aerobic exercise

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Anaerobic exersic

Answer 5

Working at a high intensity without oxygen. 80-90% of your mhr like sprinting

Question 6

Lactic acid

Answer 6

Lactic acid is a colourless acid produced during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at a high intensity

Question 7

Cramp

Answer 7

Painful , involuntary contraction of a muscle caused by fatigue

Question 8

Fats

Answer 8

A rich source of energy. They are burned during moderate / low intensity exercise

Question 9

Carbohydrates

Answer 9

The bodys main source of energy. Burned during high and moderate intensity training.