4 Vocab - Energy and Work Flashcards
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Adenosine diphosphate
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A high energy compound occurring in all cells from which adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is formed
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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
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Energy storage and transfer unit within the cells of the body
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Oxidation
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Breakdown of triglycerides into smaller subunits called free fatty acids (FFAs) to convert FFAs into acyl-CoA molecules, which then are available to enter the krebs cycle and ultimately lead to the production of additional ATP
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Excess post exercise oxygen consumption EPOC
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State in which the body’s metabolism is elevated after exercise
