adenosine triphosphate

Question 1

what is Is adesnosine triphosphate

Answer 1

the chemical ‘currency’ of all body cells, including muscle cells. It powers ALL the cells metabolic activities

Question 2

Movements requiring energy explanation

Answer 2

The energy released from the breakdown of foods cannot be transferred directly to our cells, so it has to be stored

ATP can only be stored in limited amounts, whether your a couch potato or an Olympic athlete

Question 3

Two factors determine the energy (ATP demand of an event)

Answer 3

Exercise intensity-Determines rate of ATP re synthesis

Exercise duration- Determines trials of ATP re synthesis needed

Question 4

What are energy systems?

Answer 4

Energy systems break down the bonds of different body fuels via a series of complex reactions to extract chemical energy. This energy is used to resynthesise ATP for muscular contractions