Soc 14 - Muscle Fibers Flashcards
(6 cards)
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What is a muscle fiber
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Made up of voluntary muscles, divided into fast twitch and slow twitch
2
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What is type 1 slow twitch fibres
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Are used to suit low intensity work such as marathon running, but they fatigued slower
3
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What is fast twitch fibres (type 2 a)
A
Fast twitch fibres that are used in anaerobic work 200 m
4
Q
What is fast twitch fibres (type 2x)
A
Fast twitch muscle fibres used in anaerobic excersise can generate much greater force, fatigue quickly
5
Q
Myoglobin
A
A red pigment that transports oxygen to the muscles
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