Muscle Fibres

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  • Created on: 26-11-17 20:02
What do slow twitch(type 1) muscle fibres do and distance?
Contract slowly, have little force, suited for low intensity activity and do not tire easily, aerobic - marathon
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What are the two types of fast twitch muscle fibres called and distance?
Type IIa-Fast oxidative glycolytide-1500m(3mins). Type IIb-fast glycolytic-100m
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What do fast twitch muscle fibres do?
Contract quickly to produce fast and powerful actions. Anaerobic and tire easily.
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What is a muscle fibre?
A long cylindrical muscle cell. Muscle fibres are held together in bundles to make up an individual skeletal muscle.
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Type IIa-Fast oxidative glycolytide-1500m(3mins). Type IIb-fast glycolytic-100m

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