SOC14 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Muscle fibres
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Make up voluntary. Muscle divided into Type 1 2 2a and 2x
2
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Type 1 fibres
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Slow twitch muscle fibres; suited for low intensity. Darker in colour due to myoglobin which transports oxygen to working muscles
3
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Type 2a
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Fast twitch muscles fibres used in anaerobic work
4
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Type IIx:
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Fast twitch muscles fibres that are used in anaerobic work and can generate force.
5
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Myoglobin
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A red pigment that transfers oxygen to the muscles
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