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Definition of ATP

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Adenosine triphosphate
Energy currency of the body
Only usable form of energy for muscular contraction

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What is the structure of ATP?

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Compound of Adenosine and 3 phosphates

High energy bonds between phosphates are potential energy

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Where is ATP stored?

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Muscle sarcoplasm

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What enzyme breaks down ATP?

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ATPase

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What is left after ATP is broken down?

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ADP
Pi (inorganic P - no energy link)
Energy used for muscle contraction

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How much ATP is in the body?

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Only enough for 2-3 seconds

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What type of reaction is the breaking down of ATP?

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Exothermic

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What type of reaction is the resynthesis of ATP?

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Endothermic

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How do we resynthesise ATP?

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Energy from energy systems + ADP + Pi

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Definition of an enzyme

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A catalyst that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction

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Definition of ADP

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A compound formed when the terminal phosphate bond is removed from ATP

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Definition of Exothermic

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A reaction the releases energy

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Definition of Endothermic

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A reaction that takes in energy

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What is a coupled reaction?

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A reaction where the energy released in the first reaction is used in the secind

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What is the energy continuum?

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The relative contribution and interaction of the energy systems to ATP resynthesis depending on intensity/duration of exercise

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What 9 things do you need to know about each energy system?

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Type of reaction (aerobic/anaerobic)
Food fuel used
Site of reaction
Enzyme
ATP yield
Stages of system
By products
Intensity/duration
Fibre types it links to
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What type of reaction is the ATP-PC system?

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Anaerobic

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What fuel is used in the ATP-PC system?

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Phosphocreatine

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Where does the reaction occur in the ATP-PC system?

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Muscle sarcoplasm

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What enzyme is used in the ATP-PC system?

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Creatine kinase

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What is the ATP yield of the ATP-PC system?

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1 ATP

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What are the stages of the ATP-PC system?

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PC broken down by creatine kinase into Pi+C+ energy

Energy is coupled to resynthesis of 1ATP

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What are the by products of the ATP-PC system?

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Creatine and Pi

No fatiguing by products

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What is the intensity/duration when using the ATP-PC system?

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Very high

2-10 seconds

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Which fibre types are linked to the ATP-PC system?
Fast glycolytic type 2b
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Advantages of the ATP-PC system
No oxygen needed Simple compound, quickly broken down, ATP resynthesis is quick PC resynthesises quickly so recovery is short (50% in 30 seconds, 100% in 2-3 minutes) No fatiguing by products Readily available (stored in sarcoplasm)
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Disadvantages of ATP-PC system
Only small amounts in sarcoplasm Poor ATP yield (1 per PC molecule) Only 8-10 seconds of activity is possible
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What type of reaction is the glycolytic system?
Anaerobic
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What fuels are used in the glycolytic system?
Glycogen | Glucose
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Where does the reaction occur for the glycolytic system?
Muscle sarcoplasm
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What enzymes are used in the glycolytic system?
GPP PFK LDH
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What is the ATP yield of the glycolytic system?
2 per glycogen/glucose molecule
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What are the stages of the glycolytic system?
Glycogen broken down into glucose by GPP which is broken down into pyruvic acid by PFK, this releases energy to resynthesise 2ATP Pyruvic acid is broken down into Lactic acid by LDH when there's no oxygen
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What is the by product of the glycolytic system?
Lactic acid
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What does lactic acid do?
Lowers pH Inhibits enzymes Stimulates pain receptors Causes muscle pain/fatigue
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What is the intensity/duration when using the glycolytic system?
High | Short 10 seconds - 3 minutes
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Advantages of the glycolytic system
Large supplies of glycogen/glucose No oxygen needed Relatively few reactions so relatively quick Allows high intensity work for up to 3 minutes Resynthesise double ATP as ATP-PC system Lactic acid converted back to glycogen in cori cycle
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Disadvantages of the glycolytic system
Lactic acid is a fatiguing by product Lower ATP yield than aerobic system Recovery rate is slow (60 minutes for lactate levels to return to resting values after strenuous activity)
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What is the name given to the process of the glycolytic system?
Anaerobic glycolysis
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What is another name for the glycolytic system?
Lactic acid system
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What are the 3 stages of the aerobic system?
Aerobic glycolysis Kreb's cycle Electron transport chain
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What type of reaction is the aerobic system?
Aerobic
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What fuels are used in the aerobic system?
Glycogen Glucose Fats (lipids)
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What are the sites of the three stages of the aerobic system?
Muscle sarcoplasm (AG) Matrix of mitochondria (KC) Cristae of mitochondria (ETC)
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What enzymes are involved in the aerobic system?
GPP/PFK | Coenzyme A
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What is the overall ATP yield of the the aerobic system?
38 from 1 molecule of glycogen/glucose
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What is the aerobic glycolysis stage of the aerobic system?
Glycogen broken down by GPP into glucose which is broken down by PFK into pyruvic acid which releases energy to resynthesise 2ATP
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What is the Kreb's cycle stage of the aerobic system?
``` Pyruvic acid broken down by coenzyme A into Acetyl coA which joins to oxaloacetic acid. 4 things then happen: Carbon dioxide breaks off Hydrogen breaks off Energy is released to resynthesise 2ATP Oxaloacetic acid is regenerated ```
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What is the electron transport chain stage of the aerobic system?
The hydrogen atoms splits into: A hydrogen ion which combines with oxygen to form water An electron which is carried by electron carriers NADH and FADH through the cristae folds to release energy to resynthesise 34ATP
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What are the by products of the aerobic system?
Carbon dioxide | Water
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What is the intensity/duration if using the aerobic system?
``` Low/submaximal Very long (more than 3 minutes) ```
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How do you recover after using the aerobic system?
Ingesting carbohydrates to replenish glycogen stores
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What fibre type is used when using the aerobic system?
Slow twitch type 1
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What fibre types are used when using the glycolytic system?
Fast glycolytic type 2a and 2b
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What are the advantages of the aerobic system?
Large supplies of glycogen/glucose No-fatiguing by products Good oxygen supply guarantees efficient ATP resynthesis Can resynthesise 38 ATP per molecule of glycogen/glucose Provides energy for long duration (3 minutes to 3 hours)
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What are the disadvantages of the aerobic system?
More complex reactions, delay for oxygen transport so slower. Can't immediately be used to resynthesise ATP Requires oxygen (decrease work rate before OBLA) Only low intensity Takes 2-3 minutes for enough oxygen to be available
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What is an energy profile?
A model that shows the % contribution of each energy system to ATP resynthesis.
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Is an energy system ever not being used at all?
No all are always working it is just that one system is predominant
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What is a threshold?
The point at which the predominant energy system switches from one to another.
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What are the 4 factors affecting energy system interplay?
Intensity of exercise Duration of exercise Recovery periods Fitness levels
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How long is ATP the predominant source of energy?
2-3 seconds
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How long is the ATP-PC system the predominant system?
from 2 seconds to 8-10 seconds
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How long is the glycolytic system the predominant one?
10-180 seconds
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How long is the aerobic system the predominant one?
180 seconds onwards
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What is intermittent exercise?
Exercise where the intensity repeatedly varies between maximal to submaximal to rest
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Benefits of intermittent exercise?
Improves VO2 max Delays thresholds Delays fatigue
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Definition of VO2 max
The maximum volume of Oxygen that can be used by the body in 1 minute
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What is the aerobic system used for in recovery periods in intermittent exercise?
Replenish ATP and PC stores - 50% in 30 seconds, 100% in 3 minutes Resaturate myoglobin and haemoglobin Decrease lactic acid levels
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What are longer rest period (eg half time) in intermittent exercise used for?
Rehydration/replenishment of glycogen stores eg by drinking isotonic drinks Allow performer to perform repeated high intensity bouts and delay fatigue.
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Advantages of increased aerobic fitness
More efficient CV and respiratory system so more oxygen transported to muscle Increased VO2 max Delay fatigue, lactate threshold and OBLA due to quicker removal of lactic acid - athlete can work at higher intensity within aerobic system. Can switch to aerobic system sooner
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Advantages of increased anaerobic system
Increased PC and glycogen stores Increased tolerance to lactic acid Delayed threshold of anaerobic systems allowing athlete to work at a high intensity for longer.

PE - Exercise physiology (9 decks)

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