Topic 3 - Aerobic and anaerobic exercise Flashcards
1
Q
Anaerobic respiratory system
A
Glucose → energy + lactic acid
2
Q
Oxygen debt
A
After taking part in exercise, a person continues to breathe more deeply and rapidly than when at rest to take in additional oxygen to repay this oxygen debt.
The oxygen is then used to:
break down lactic acid to carbon dioxide and water
replenish the creatine phosphate stores
3
Q
Aerobic respiratory system
A
Glucose + oxygen → energy + water + carbon dioxide
