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Physical Education
Muscle Fibre Types
Question | Answer |
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Define slow-twitch muscles | They are red fibres that are suited to aerobic/endurance work |
Define fast-twitch oxidative | they are white/red that are suited for anaerobic but can be aerobic aswell. you uswe thess in sports like football. |
Define fast-twitch glycolytic | These are white and are purely for anaerobic/ sprinting. |
Define mitochondrial density | The amount of cellular structures containing enzymes responsible for the production of energy while performing aerobic sports. |
Define Oxidative enzymes | |
Define myoglobin content | It transports oxygen to cells where aerobic glycolysis takes place. You are more likely to find them in slow-twitch fibres. |
What is Capillary density occur and what does it effect? | It is when small blood vessel supply your muscles with blood. |
What is phosphocreatine? | found in muscle tissue and capable of storing and providing energy for muscular contraction. |
What are triglyceride stores? | Triglycerides store fat and are used by the body to create energy and serve as building blocks for cells. |