Chapter 1

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Created on: 20-09-12 11:56

What is 1 advantage and disadvantage of using fats compared to carbohydrates?

Advantage - Fats release more energy then carbohydrates. Disadvantage - Fats are more difficult to breakdown as they require more oxygen

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What is EPOC?

It is a result of replenishing ATP-CP stores and the removal of latic acid

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What are the 3 sources of nutrients (fuels)?

Fats, Carbohydrate and Proteins

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How long does the latic acid system last for? and What is its fuel?

The latic acid system lasts between 10sec and 2min. Its duel is glycogen

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When are proteins used?

Only in extreme cases such as starvation

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Name 1 acute muscular response?

increased motor units, increased muscular temperature, decreased fuel stores or increased enzyme activity

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What is VO2 max?

It is the volume of oxygen consumed by the body for energy production

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How long does the ATP-CP system last for? and How long does it take to restore?

The ATP-CP system is used for short duration events (0-10sec). 50% is restored in around 30sec and 100% is restored in around 3min

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Name 3 acute circlutory or respiratory responses?

increased heart rate, increased stroke volume, increased cardiac output, increased A-VO2, increased blood flow, increased VO2, decreased blood volume, increased ventilation or increased lung diffusion.

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How long does the aerobic system last for?

It lasts for a long period of time (more than 2min)

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What is EPOC?

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It is a result of replenishing ATP-CP stores and the removal of latic acid

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What are the 3 sources of nutrients (fuels)?

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How long does the latic acid system last for? and What is its fuel?

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When are proteins used?

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