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What does an RER value between 0.7 and 1.0 indicate?
What does an RER value between 0.7 and 1.0 indicate?
At what RER value does anaerobic energy production contribute substantially?
At what RER value does anaerobic energy production contribute substantially?
During a 400m sprint, when does the transition from anaerobic to aerobic metabolism typically begin?
During a 400m sprint, when does the transition from anaerobic to aerobic metabolism typically begin?
What happens to the contribution of aerobic metabolism during an 800m run?
What happens to the contribution of aerobic metabolism during an 800m run?
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In longer endurance events like the 1500m, when might anaerobic metabolism be predominantly utilized?
In longer endurance events like the 1500m, when might anaerobic metabolism be predominantly utilized?
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Which metabolic process produces pyruvate as a main product?
Which metabolic process produces pyruvate as a main product?
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What stimulates glucose transporters in muscle cells during rest?
What stimulates glucose transporters in muscle cells during rest?
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How many CO₂ molecules are produced per acetyl CoA during the Krebs cycle?
How many CO₂ molecules are produced per acetyl CoA during the Krebs cycle?
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Which substrate is directly broken down in beta-oxidation?
Which substrate is directly broken down in beta-oxidation?
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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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What role does oxygen play in the Electron Transport Chain?
What role does oxygen play in the Electron Transport Chain?
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What happens during anaerobic glycolysis?
What happens during anaerobic glycolysis?
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What compound is produced from the breakdown of fatty acids in beta-oxidation?
What compound is produced from the breakdown of fatty acids in beta-oxidation?
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What is the primary factor affecting the type of substrate utilized during exercise?
What is the primary factor affecting the type of substrate utilized during exercise?
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What is the effect of high-intensity exercise on carbohydrate metabolism?
What is the effect of high-intensity exercise on carbohydrate metabolism?
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Which substrate is primarily used in anaerobic exercise lasting about 30 seconds to 2/3 minutes?
Which substrate is primarily used in anaerobic exercise lasting about 30 seconds to 2/3 minutes?
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What happens when lactate exceeds a certain threshold during exercise?
What happens when lactate exceeds a certain threshold during exercise?
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What is a characteristic of the Cori cycle?
What is a characteristic of the Cori cycle?
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What is the primary energy system used during events lasting longer than 2 minutes?
What is the primary energy system used during events lasting longer than 2 minutes?
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of carbohydrate loading?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of carbohydrate loading?
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How does a higher EPOC relate to exercise intensity?
How does a higher EPOC relate to exercise intensity?
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What is the lactate threshold for untrained individuals expressed as a percentage of VO2 max?
What is the lactate threshold for untrained individuals expressed as a percentage of VO2 max?
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Which adaptation helps trained individuals spare glycogen stores during exercise?
Which adaptation helps trained individuals spare glycogen stores during exercise?
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What physiological change occurs during active recovery compared to passive recovery?
What physiological change occurs during active recovery compared to passive recovery?
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Which of the following factors does NOT limit exercise performance?
Which of the following factors does NOT limit exercise performance?
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What is the primary purpose of the Krebs cycle in energy metabolism?
What is the primary purpose of the Krebs cycle in energy metabolism?
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What does RER indicate when analyzing energy metabolism?
What does RER indicate when analyzing energy metabolism?
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Study Notes
Aerobic Metabolism Overview
- Initial exercise (first 30 seconds) relies heavily on the ATP-PC system.
- This system is quickly depleted.
- Anaerobic glycolysis provides the majority of energy for the next 2-3 minutes.
- Other systems become involved when the exercise demands exceed the ATP-PC system's capacity.
Glycolysis
- Glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose or glycogen to produce ATP.
- It involves 10/11 steps.
- It produces pyruvate, a 3-carbon molecule.
- Anaerobic glycolysis is fast, oxygen-independent, and produces little ATP.
- Aerobic glycolysis is slower, oxygen-dependent, and produces more ATP.
Aerobic Metabolism Substrates and Byproducts
- Substrates: Carbohydrates (glucose/glycogen), fats (fatty acids/triglycerides), proteins (amino acids), and lactate.
- Byproducts: Carbon dioxide (expired by the lungs), water.
Aerobic Metabolism Processes
- Glycolysis: Occurs in the sarcoplasm.
- Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle): Occurs in the mitochondrial matrix.
- Electron Transport Chain (ETC): Occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
Glucose Metabolism: Transport and Breakdown
- Transport: Glucose moves from the blood into muscle cells via facilitated diffusion. At rest, insulin stimulates glucose transporters; during exercise, muscle contraction stimulates transporters.
- Glycogen Breakdown: Glycogen phosphorylase cleaves glucose from glycogen for glycolysis.
Fat Metabolism: Beta-Oxidation
- Beta-oxidation: Breaks down long-chain fatty acids into two-carbon segments forming acetyl CoA.
- This process occurs in the mitochondria.
- Fatty acids and glycerol can be synthesized from glucose and acetyl CoA.
Protein Metabolism
- Amino acids undergo deamination and transamination.
- They enter the metabolic pathways at pyruvate, acetyl CoA, and the Krebs cycle.
Krebs Cycle Function
- Removes hydrogen ions (H+), carried to the ETC by NADH and FADH2.
- Produces a small amount of ATP (1 ATP per acetyl CoA).
- Starts and ends with oxaloacetate.
- Expels carbon dioxide.
- Per acetyl CoA: 2 CO₂, 3 NADH, 1 FADH₂, 1 GTP/ATP.
Electron Transport Chain (ETC) Function
- Generates most ATP during aerobic metabolism (oxidative phosphorylation).
- Regenerates NAD+ for glycolysis and the Krebs cycle.
- Oxygen (O₂) acts as the final H+ and electron acceptor.
- Electrons move between acceptors, creating energy.
- Energy pumps H+ from the inner to outer mitochondrial compartment creating a gradient.
- H+ moves through ATP synthase, generating ATP.
- Without oxygen, energy cannot be created.
Total ATP Production
- Total ATP varies based on substrate (carbohydrate vs. fat).
- Fatty acids often create more acetyl CoA but require oxygen.
Lactate Role
- Produced during high-intensity exercise.
- The Cori cycle converts lactate into glucose.
- Other tissues use lactate to synthesize glycogen or convert to pyruvate.
Substrate Utilization
- Substrate use depends on availability, intensity, duration, and diet.
- Anaerobic/ATP-PC: Glucose only.
- Aerobic: Primarily a mixture of carbohydrates and fats, preference varies by intensity and duration.
Exercise Intensity and Duration Influence
- Intensity: Higher intensity leads to a greater reliance on carbohydrates.
- Duration: Exercise lasting more than the body’s fuel store leads to a switch to fat metabolism. Glycogen stores deplete in 1-2 hours.
Dietary Recommendations
- Emphasize carbohydrates.
- Carb loading maximizes glycogen stores.
Carbohydrate Availability and Performance
- Depleted carbohydrate stores lead to reduced energy supply.
- High-carbohydrate diets enhance athletic performance.
- Carbohydrate loading beneficial for events over 90 minutes.
Lactate Threshold
- Exercise intensity at which blood lactate exceeds resting concentration.
- Untrained: 50-60% VO2 max
- Trained: 65-80% VO2 max
- Above lactate threshold: H+ accumulation hinders muscle contraction and enzyme function.
Lactate Threshold vs. OBLA
- OBLA (Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation): Intensity when blood lactate exceeds 4 mmol/L.
Metabolic Recovery
- Post-exercise: PC resynthesis, reduced acidity.
- Elevated HR, breathing, and metabolic rate used for recovery.
- Oxygen deficit: Difference between O₂ consumed and the amount needed if aerobic metabolism could meet demands.
- Steady-state O₂ consumption: When all energy demands are met aerobically.
- EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption): Oxygen intake above resting levels after exercise. Higher intensity = higher EPOC.
Active vs. Passive Recovery (Partial)
- Active recovery lowers lactate by using lactate for ATP production via aerobic metabolism and promotes blood flow (incomplete topic)
Aerobic Metabolic Adaptations to Exercise
- Increased mitochondrial density and enzyme activity enhance ATP production.
- Trained individuals can better utilize fat at higher workloads, sparing glycogen.
- Adaptations increase the intensity at which lactate increases, benefiting high-intensity endurance events.
Energy System Usage During Sports
- Varying durations and intensities result in usage of different energy systems.
- ATP-PC, anaerobic glycolysis and aerobic metabolism are used for all events.
- Sprinters' limitations arise from the short duration of ATP-PC and anaerobic glycolysis.
- Marathoners rely more on aerobic metabolism for longer duration.
Measuring Aerobic Metabolism
- Oxygen Consumption (VO₂):
- Absolute (L/min): Doesn't account for body weight.
- Relative (mL/kg/min): Accounts for body weight; measures aerobic ATP production. Uses open circuit spirometry.
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Respiratory Exchange Ratio (RER): RER = VCO₂/VO₂.
- Lower RER indicates higher fat use.
- Greater CHO/TG use when RER is between 0.7-1.0.
- RER > 1.0 occurs at higher intensities with some anaerobic contribution and bicarbonate buffering.
Endurance Event Metabolic Interactions
- Short sprints initially rely on anaerobic sources, but transition to aerobic metabolism.
- Longer distance events primarily use aerobic sources but may also utilise anaerobic sources at higher intensity periods.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of aerobic metabolism, including glycolysis and the energy systems used during exercise. Learn about the substrates and byproducts involved in aerobic processes, as well as the distinctions between anaerobic and aerobic glycolysis. Test your understanding of these essential physiological processes.
