SOC 18 Flashcards
1
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Glucose
A
a major source of energy for most cells in the body.
2
Q
Aerobic respiration
A
the process of releasing energy from glucose, using oxygen.
3
Q
Anaerobic respiration
A
the process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen.
4
Q
Aerobic exercise
A
working at a moderate intensity allowing the body time to utilise oxygen for energy production and to work for a continuous period, e.g. long-distance events.
5
Q
Lactic acid
A
a colourless acid produced in muscle tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at high intensity.
6
Q
Cramp
A
painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually caused by fatigue.
