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Define Exercise Physiology -
correct answer ✅the study of the immediate and long-term effects
of exercise on the functions of muscles, organs and systems of the
body.
Define Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) -
correct answer ✅the energy currency in the body. Small amounts
are stored in the skeletal muscles, but most must be continuously
be produced, broken down and replenished to supply energy for
muscle contraction.
Define Phosphagen System -
correct answer ✅a low-quantity, rapidly available energy system
that allows for an instantaneous source of energy at the onset of
exercise.
Anaerobic Glycolysis is? -
correct answer ✅the break down of sugars. 'Glyco-' refers to sugar
and '-lysis' refers to the break down. In the absence of oxygen, this
system produces necessary precursors to generate ATP in other
metabolic pathways.
, MFT: Exercise Physiology Exam Questions
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What is Aerobic Respiration? -
correct answer ✅takes the precursors from Glycolysis and feeds it
in to the Krebs Cycle and the Electron Transport System. This is
where the majority of ATP is produced, but it requires oxygen to
proceed.
What is the Krebs Cycle? -
correct answer ✅uses precursors from Glycolysis to generate a
small amount ATP as well as other "currency" products that are fed
into the Electron Transport System to be "cashed in" for ATP.
What is the Electron Transport System? -
correct answer ✅takes place in the mitochondria in cells. This is
where the "currency" molecules from the Krebs Cycle are "cashed
in" for a large amount of ATP.
What is Beta-oxidation? -
correct answer ✅a process where fatty acid molecules are split to
generate molecules that can be used by the Krebs Cycle. This
process essentially allows the use of fats as an energy source.
Define Triglyceride. -
correct answer ✅The most common type of lipid found in foods