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Vhari ATP
Phosphogen system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a substrate? | The chemical being broken down. |
| What does ATP stand for? | Adenosine tri phosphate |
| What is the name for the process when phosphate is added to a chemical? | Phosphorylation |
| What does CP stand for? | Creatine phosphate |
| What is the name of the system that regenerates ATP using CP | Phosphagen system |
| When is the phosphagen system used? | During intense exercise |
| What is CP used for in the phosphagen system? | To regenerate ATP from ADP |
| How long can the phosphagen system be used for in muscles? | About 8 to 10 seconds |
| Does the phosphagen system require Oxygen? | No |
| What does ADP stand for | Adenosine Di Phosphate |