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Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
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, What are the 4 types of energy systems? Answer: ATP-CP (no oxygen)
Anaerobic glycolysis (no oxygen)
Aerobic glycolysis (oxygen)
Fatty acid oxidation (oxygen)
What are the 2 categories of energy systems (not the 4 types)? Answer: Anaerobic metabolism
(no oxygen)
Aerobic metabolism (oxygen)
What is ATP-CP (creatine phosphagen)? Answer: Fastest way to synthesize ATP
Maximum intensity for up to 10 seconds
Used for the start of exercise (ex: lifting heavy objects, 100m sprint)
What are the 2 phases of ATP-CP (creatine phosphagen)? Answer: Provides enough fuel for 1-2
seconds of maximum muscle effort using stored ATP
Breaks down creatine phosphate (backup ATP) to create energy
What is anaerobic glycolysis? Answer: Maximum intensity for up to 2 minutes
Breaks down glycogen stored in the muscle or glucose in the blood
Pyruvate and 2 glucose or 3 glycogen ATP molecules are formed
Used for strenuous activities (ex: basketball, boxing, wrestling, tennis)
What is aerobic glycolysis? Answer: Moderate intensity for more than 2 minutes
Breaks down glucose or glycogen into pyruvate and 2 glucose or 3 glycogen molecules of ATP
Followed by the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain
Used for steady-state exercise (ex: long run, long swim, cross country skiing)
What is fatty acid oxidation? Answer: - Muscle cells use fatty acid to create ATP
- Fatty acid is hard to break down
- Used for daily living activities (ex: sitting up straight, leisurely walk)
- Fatty acid + O2 = 100ATP + CO2 +H2O + heat
Can all 4 types of energy systems work at the same time? Answer: Yes
What does ATP stand for? Answer: adenosine triphosphate (1 adenosine + 3 phosphate
molecules)
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
WITH 100% ACCURATE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!
EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED!
Course Code:
Course Title:
Programme:
Academic Year: 2026/2027.
Duration: 2 Hours.
Total Marks: 100.
Candidate Instructions:
1) Write your Registration Number on every answer booklet used.
2) Answer ALL questions in Section A and ANY TWO (2) questions in Section B.
3) Read each question carefully before answering.
4) Begin each question on a new page.
5) The marks for each question are indicated in brackets.
6) This paper consists of several printed pages, including this page.
7) Ensure your copy is complete before the examination begins.
8) Unauthorized materials and communication with other candidates are not permitted.
Turn Over.
APPHIA – Crafted with Care and Precision for Academic Excellence.
1
, What are the 4 types of energy systems? Answer: ATP-CP (no oxygen)
Anaerobic glycolysis (no oxygen)
Aerobic glycolysis (oxygen)
Fatty acid oxidation (oxygen)
What are the 2 categories of energy systems (not the 4 types)? Answer: Anaerobic metabolism
(no oxygen)
Aerobic metabolism (oxygen)
What is ATP-CP (creatine phosphagen)? Answer: Fastest way to synthesize ATP
Maximum intensity for up to 10 seconds
Used for the start of exercise (ex: lifting heavy objects, 100m sprint)
What are the 2 phases of ATP-CP (creatine phosphagen)? Answer: Provides enough fuel for 1-2
seconds of maximum muscle effort using stored ATP
Breaks down creatine phosphate (backup ATP) to create energy
What is anaerobic glycolysis? Answer: Maximum intensity for up to 2 minutes
Breaks down glycogen stored in the muscle or glucose in the blood
Pyruvate and 2 glucose or 3 glycogen ATP molecules are formed
Used for strenuous activities (ex: basketball, boxing, wrestling, tennis)
What is aerobic glycolysis? Answer: Moderate intensity for more than 2 minutes
Breaks down glucose or glycogen into pyruvate and 2 glucose or 3 glycogen molecules of ATP
Followed by the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain
Used for steady-state exercise (ex: long run, long swim, cross country skiing)
What is fatty acid oxidation? Answer: - Muscle cells use fatty acid to create ATP
- Fatty acid is hard to break down
- Used for daily living activities (ex: sitting up straight, leisurely walk)
- Fatty acid + O2 = 100ATP + CO2 +H2O + heat
Can all 4 types of energy systems work at the same time? Answer: Yes
What does ATP stand for? Answer: adenosine triphosphate (1 adenosine + 3 phosphate
molecules)
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