ENERGY SYSTEMS IN MUSCLE CELLS Flashcards
1
Q
During strenuous exercise, what type of respiration does the body carry out?
A
Lactate metabolism
2
Q
Name two types of skeletal muscle fibre.
A
Slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibres
3
Q
Which type of fibre is used during power events such as a sprint or weightlifting?
A
Fast-twitch muscle fibres.
4
Q
Which type of fibre is used during endurance events like a long distance run or cycle?
A
Slow-twitch muscle fibres.
5
Q
What is the major storage fuel used by fast-twitch muscle fibres?
A
Glycogen
6
Q
What is the major storage fuel used by slow-twitch muscle fibres?
A
Fats
