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Twitch Fibres Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two types of muscle twitch fibres?

A

Fast & slow

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2
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What sports would use mostly fast twitch fibres?

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Explosive sports - javelin, long jump, 100m, shot put, high jump

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What sports would use mostly slow twitch fibres?

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Longer-lasting sports - marathon, 1500m swim, triathlon

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4
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Which muscle fibres are referred to as Type 1?

A

Slow twitch fibres

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5
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Which muscle fibres are referred to as Type 2?

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Fast twitch fibres

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6
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What colour are fast twitch fibres?

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White

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7
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Do fast muscle fibres create small or large amounts of force?

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Large

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8
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Are fast muscle fibres resistant to fatigue?

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No

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9
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What colour are slow muscle fibres?

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Red

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Why are slow muscle fibres red?

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Because they require oxygen, which means they have blood flow to them

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Do slow muscle fibres create small or large amounts of force?

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Small

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12
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Are slow muscle fibres resistant to fatigue?

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Yes

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