Describe the structure of ATP and the reactions that release energy
Where does the breakdown of ATP happen for muscular contractions and how long would it last?
What is meant by inorganic
1 mol of ATP will produce …
What is power in relation to ATP
Explain rigor mortis
Describe the PCr system (Inc. enzyme) and why PCr cannot be used for cellular work
1 mol PCr yields … and will provide energy for how long?
Describe the benefit of creatine supplementation and its osmotic effect
Explain the Myokinase reaction
For anaerobic glycolysis 1 mol of substrate yields … of ATP and provides energy for how long?
What are the key enzymes in glycolysis and the Krebs cycle
Describe how enzymes of the PCr System and Glycolytic system are regulated.
What is the relationship between enzymes and training status
About what load (%body mass) should be applied in the Wingate cycle test
Explain the results of a Wingate test (Inc. metabolic inertia)
What is the fatigue index?
Explain how you would work out anaerobic contribution
Lecture Objectives
1. Explain the pathways through which ATP can be generated under anaerobic conditions
2. Name key anaerobic enzymes and explain their regulation by products of energy metabolism
3. Outline the Wingate testing procedure and some key parameters that can be measured with it
Text Book Study Questions
How is ATP of importance in Metabolism
What is the role of PCr in energy production? Describe the relationship between muscle ATP and PCr during sprint exercise
Describe the by-products of energy production from the PCr and glycolytic system