Sport & Nutrition Flashcards
What is the function of: carbohydrates
provide the body with short and long term energy
What is the function of: protein
growth and repair
What is the function of the heart?
Pump oxygenated blood around the body
Define respiration
- break down of glucose
- to release energy
What is the difference between aerobic and and anaerobic respiration?
- aerobic uses oxygen
- anaerobic does not use oxygen
Name one bi-product of aerobic respiration
- carbon dioxide
- water
What bi-product of anaerobic respiration has been linked to muscle fatigue?
lactic acid
What type of blood do veins carry?
deoxygenated
Do arteries carry blood under high or low pressure?
high
Why is the left-hand side of the heart thicker than the right?
- left side sends blood to the body
- right side sends blood to the lungs
- longer distance/increased need to send blood to muscles of the body
Is the vena caava a vein or artery?
Vein
how thick is the wall of a capillary?
One cell thick
Are the ventricles above or below the atriums?
Below
What is the link between cholesterol and heart disease?
high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease.
What is the word equation for Anaerobic respiration?
Glucose } lactic acid + energy
What sort of exercises are aerobic
Brisk walking, swimming, running, or cycling
What is given out during respiration?
Carbon dioxide and water
Where does the artery move blood
away from the heart
What is the difference between coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is a disease of the blood vessels in the heart, and cerebrovascular disease is a disease of the blood vessels in the brain.
Where does the aorta carry blood to?
The body
