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What is the primary energy source for the first 2-3 minutes of exercise?
What is the primary energy source for the first 2-3 minutes of exercise?
Which of the following is NOT a byproduct of aerobic metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a byproduct of aerobic metabolism?
Where does glycogen phosphorylase function in the body?
Where does glycogen phosphorylase function in the body?
Which process converts long-chain fatty acids into acetyl CoA?
Which process converts long-chain fatty acids into acetyl CoA?
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What is the role of NADH and FADH₂ in the Krebs Cycle?
What is the role of NADH and FADH₂ in the Krebs Cycle?
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How does muscle contraction affect glucose uptake during exercise?
How does muscle contraction affect glucose uptake during exercise?
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What is the primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC)?
What is the primary function of the electron transport chain (ETC)?
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Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between glucose and fatty acids?
Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between glucose and fatty acids?
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What is the primary energy source for exercise lasting approximately 3 minutes?
What is the primary energy source for exercise lasting approximately 3 minutes?
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What is the main reason for lactate accumulation during high-intensity exercise?
What is the main reason for lactate accumulation during high-intensity exercise?
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What is the primary function of the Cori cycle?
What is the primary function of the Cori cycle?
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What is the relationship between exercise intensity and carbohydrate utilization?
What is the relationship between exercise intensity and carbohydrate utilization?
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How does the lactate threshold change with training?
How does the lactate threshold change with training?
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What is the primary benefit of carbohydrate loading?
What is the primary benefit of carbohydrate loading?
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What is the main benefit of active recovery after exercise?
What is the main benefit of active recovery after exercise?
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What is the relationship between oxygen deficit and EPOC?
What is the relationship between oxygen deficit and EPOC?
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What is RER (Respiratory Exchange Ratio) used for?
What is RER (Respiratory Exchange Ratio) used for?
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Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of increased mitochondrial density in trained individuals?
Which of the following is NOT a direct consequence of increased mitochondrial density in trained individuals?
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What is a potential limitation of using fat as the primary energy source during prolonged exercise?
What is a potential limitation of using fat as the primary energy source during prolonged exercise?
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Which energy system is primarily responsible for short-burst, very high-intensity activities like 100m sprints?
Which energy system is primarily responsible for short-burst, very high-intensity activities like 100m sprints?
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What is the primary reason why a marathoner can sustain a race pace for over 2 hours while a sprinter can only sprint for a short duration?
What is the primary reason why a marathoner can sustain a race pace for over 2 hours while a sprinter can only sprint for a short duration?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that limits athletic performance?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that limits athletic performance?
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What is the key difference between absolute and relative measures of oxygen consumption (VO₂)?
What is the key difference between absolute and relative measures of oxygen consumption (VO₂)?
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What does an RER value closer to 0.7 indicate?
What does an RER value closer to 0.7 indicate?
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Study Notes
Aerobic Metabolism Overview
- Aerobic metabolism is crucial for exercise lasting longer than a few minutes
- Initially, ATP-PC system provides energy for the first 30 seconds
- Anaerobic glycolysis is dominant for the next 2-3 minutes
- Beyond this, aerobic metabolism becomes increasingly important
- Aerobic metabolism utilizes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as fuel sources
- Byproducts include CO2 and water
Energy Substrate Breakdown
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Carbohydrates: Glucose and glycogen are broken down through glycolysis
- Glycolysis occurs in the sarcoplasm
- Anaerobic glycolysis produces little ATP, while aerobic glycolysis produces more
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Fats: Fatty acids and triglycerides are broken down through beta-oxidation in the mitochondria
- Beta-oxidation forms acetyl CoA
- Fat metabolism produces more acetyl CoA than glucose
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Proteins: Amino acids are deaminated and transaminated, entering the Krebs cycle at various points
- Proteins play a smaller role compared to carbohydrates and fats
Metabolic Pathways
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Glycolysis: The breakdown of glucose/glycogen to produce ATP
- Involves 10/11 steps, producing pyruvate
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Krebs Cycle: Occurs in the mitochondrial matrix, producing a small amount of ATP (1 ATP per acetyl CoA)
- Starts and ends with oxaloacetate
- Removes H+, carried to the ETC by NADH and FADH2; CO2 is removed and exhaled
- Produces 2 CO2, 3 NADH, 1 FADH2, 1 GTP/ATP per acetyl CoA
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Electron Transport Chain (ETC): Occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane
- Produces the majority of ATP during aerobic metabolism (oxidative phosphorylation)
- Regenerates NAD+ for glycolysis and the Krebs cycle
- Oxygen is the final electron acceptor; its absence halts ATP generation
- Electrons move between acceptors, pumping H+ creating a gradient; ATP synthase produces ATP
Glucose Metabolism
- Glucose moves from the blood into muscle cells via facilitated diffusion
- Insulin stimulates glucose uptake at rest
- Muscle contraction stimulates glucose uptake during exercise (insulin suppressed)
- Muscle glycogen is broken down by glycogen phosphorylase to release glucose for glycolysis
Lactate Role
- Lactate is produced during high-intensity exercise
- The Cori cycle converts lactate to glucose
- Lactate can be used by other tissues for glycogen synthesis or pyruvate conversion
Substrate Utilization
- The body utilizes substrates based on availability, intensity, duration, and diet
- Anaerobic metabolism primarily uses glucose
- Aerobic metabolism utilizes a mix (carbohydrates and fats), prioritizing carbs at higher intensities
Exercise Intensity and Duration
- Higher intensity = greater reliance on carbohydrates
- Longer duration = shift toward fat metabolism as glycogen stores deplete
Dietary Recommendations
- Healthy carbohydrates are crucial for maximizing glycogen stores
- High carbohydrate diets improve athletic performance for endurance events
Lactate Threshold
- Lactate threshold is the exercise intensity where blood lactate increases exponentially
- Untrained individuals reach this at 50-60% VO2 max
- Trained individuals reach it at 65-80% VO2 max
- Exceeding this threshold impairs performance due to H+ accumulation
OBLA (Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation)
- OBLA is the intensity at which blood lactate reaches 4 mmol/L
Metabolic Recovery
- Post-exercise, the body recovers through resynthesis of PC stores, reducing intramuscular and blood acidity
- Elevated heart rate, respiration, and metabolic rate support recovery
- Oxygen deficit is the difference between consumed and needed oxygen
- Steady-state O2 consumption occurs when aerobic processes meet energy demands
- EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) reflects oxygen taken in above resting levels after exercise.
Active Recovery
- Active recovery (light exercise below lactate threshold) reduces blood lactate
- Examples: cycling at 30-45% VO2 max or running at 55-60% VO2 max
- Active recovery maintains blood flow, facilitating lactate removal and glycogen synthesis
Aerobic Metabolic Adaptations
- Training increases mitochondrial density and enzymatic activity, increasing ATP production
- Capacity to utilize fats at higher workloads is improved, sparing glycogen stores
- Lactate threshold (LT) increases, allowing for higher intensity exercise for longer durations
Energy System Usage During Exercise
- Different energy systems dominate based on duration and intensity of exercise
- Sprints rely primarily on ATP-PC and anaerobic glycolysis
- Endurance events rely on aerobic metabolism
Measuring Aerobic Metabolism
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VO2: Oxygen consumption
- Absolute VO2 (L/min): Not weight-adjusted
- Relative VO2 (mL/kg/min): Weight-adjusted, proportional to aerobic ATP production
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RER (Respiratory Exchange Ratio): Ratio of VCO2 to VO2 indicating metabolic substrate mix
- Lower RER = greater fat metabolism
- Higher RER = greater carbohydrate metabolism
Endurance Events
- Endurance events utilize a combination of energy systems
- Short duration high intensity events may have high anaerobic component
- Long duration events rely heavily on aerobic metabolism
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This quiz covers the essential concepts of aerobic metabolism, focusing on its role in exercise and how energy substrates like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are broken down. You will learn about the different stages of energy production and the byproducts generated during these processes.
