Energy Systems

Question 1

What does ATP stand for

Answer 1

Adenosine Triphosphate

Question 2

What is ATP

Answer 2

ATP is what gives your muscles energy. There is enough stored at the muscles for one muscle contraction.

Question 3

How is ATP produced

Answer 3

ATP must be constantly rebuilt/ replenished. It can be re synthesized by energy fuels like phosphocreatine, carbohydrates, fats and proteins

Question 4

ATP diagram

Answer 4

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|A| - (p)-(p)-(p)

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|A| - (p)-(p)-/-(p) (breaks off for one muscle contraction)

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|A| - (p)-(p) (Pi) (inorganic phosphate)

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|A| - (p)-(p)-(p) (Rebuilt using fuels e.g. CHO)

Question 5

What are the four fuels

Answer 5

Phosphocreatine
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins

Question 6

CHO

Answer 6

Carbohydrates are found in

Blood- glucose
Muscles- glycogen
Excess- liver adipose tissue

Question 7

Fats

Answer 7

Lipids are found in

Blood- fatty acid
Muscles- triglycerides
Excess- adipose tissue

Question 8

Protein

Answer 8

Protein is found in

Blood- amino acids
Muscles- amino acids
Excess adipose tissue