Topic 8 Flashcards
1
Q
How many mitochondria does slow twitch fibres have?
A
many
2
Q
How many mitochondria does fast twitch fibres have?
A
few
3
Q
What type of activities are slow twitch fibres good for?
A
endurance e.g. long distance running
4
Q
What type of activities are fast twitch fibres good for?
A
sprinting or weightlifting
5
Q
What is the major storage fuel of slow twitch fibres?
A
fats
6
Q
What is the major storage fuel of fast twitch fibres?
A
glycogen and creatine phosphate
7
Q
What is the blood supply of slow twitch fibres?
A
a large blood supply
8
Q
What is the blood supply of fast twitch fibres?
A
a lower blood supply
9
Q
What is the concentration of myglobin of slow twitch fibres?
A
high
10
Q
What is the concentration of myglobin of fast twitch fibres?
A
low
