Anaerobic Energy Systems
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What role does inorganic phosphate play during sprint exercise?

  • It serves as a signaling molecule that enhances glycolysis. (correct)
  • It directly resynthesizes phosphocreatine in muscle cells.
  • It decreases the rate of ATP turnover.
  • It acts as a substrate for phosphocreatine synthesis.
  • Which factor does NOT influence fuel use during exercise?

  • Exercise intensity.
  • Exercise duration.
  • Energy demand rate.
  • Body temperature. (correct)
  • During the first three seconds of a 100m sprint, what primarily provides ATP?

  • Phosphagen system. (correct)
  • Glycolytic pathways.
  • Aerobic pathways.
  • Fatty acid oxidation.
  • What happens to ATP turnover during the first few seconds of intense exercise?

    <p>It is rapid, leading to a quick depletion of phosphocreatine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes lactic acid during anaerobic metabolism?

    <p>It accumulates and leads to muscle fatigue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary energy supply for activities lasting 0-10 seconds?

    <p>Creatine phosphate (CP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT significantly affect the capacity of the phosphagen system?

    <p>Amount of stored glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a 30-second Wingate test, which energy system is primarily utilized after the initial seconds?

    <p>Anaerobic glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can creatine phosphate (CP) stores supply energy during high intensity exercise?

    <p>Up to 2-3 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to ATP stores during very intense exercise?

    <p>ATP stores decrease but not more than 60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the replenishment timing of CP and ATP stores?

    <p>ATP in ~3-5 minutes, CP in ~8 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process primarily fuels energy production for moderate to high intensity activities lasting 30 seconds to 2-3 minutes?

    <p>Anaerobic glycolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best characterizes the rate and capacity of ATP generation in the phosphagen system?

    <p>Fast rate of ATP generation with low capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a hypoxic environment, which fuel source predominantly contributes to ATP production?

    <p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate duration that stored ATP can fuel high-intensity activity?

    <p>2-3 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anaerobic Energy Systems

    • Anaerobic pathways liberate energy without the presence of oxygen.
    • Triggers include high intensity exercise, short burst activities, and limited oxygen availability.
    • The 30-second Wingate Sprint is a common assessment for anaerobic threshold.
    • Lactic acid is a byproduct of anaerobic glycolysis. It is not a waste product, but rather a fuel source.
    • Lactic acid actually buffers acid production from glycolysis by alkalinizing the reaction.
    • Lactic acid does not cause fatigue.
    • EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) and oxygen deficit are related to the body's recovery from anaerobic activity.

    Phosphagen System (ATP-CP)

    • The phosphagen system provides the primary energy source for high-intensity activities lasting up to 10 seconds, such as sprinting and weight training.
    • It is active at the start of all exercise, regardless of intensity.
    • Stored ATP is the initial fuel source, lasting approximately 2-3 seconds.
    • Stored creatine phosphate (CP) is used to resynthesize ATP for an additional 3-10 seconds.
    • The phosphagen system has a fast rate of ATP generation but a low capacity due to fuel depletion.
    • The amount of stored fuel and enzyme activity (ATPase and Creatine Kinase) are crucial for efficient ATP production.

    Glycolysis (Anaerobic Glycolysis / Lactate System)

    • Anaerobic glycolysis breaks down carbohydrates (blood glucose and muscle glycogen) to produce ATP in the cytosol of a muscle cell.
    • It provides energy for moderate to high-intensity activities lasting from 30 seconds to 2-3 minutes.
    • It occurs in a hypoxic (anaerobic) environment.
    • Glucose and glycogen are the primary fuels.
    • The conversion of pyruvate to lactate regenerates NAD+, allowing glycolysis to continue.
    • Lactate formation occurs when the rate of energy demand (flux) surpasses the capacity of the mitochondria to use pyruvate aerobically.
    • Lactate is a preferred energy source and can be reversed back to pyruvate for further energy production.

    The 30-Second Wingate Sprint

    • The 30-second Wingate sprint utilizes multiple energy systems.
    • Initial ATP/PCr provides the initial energy burst.
    • Anaerobic glycolysis is the primary energy source for the majority of the sprint.
    • Glucose from aerobic metabolism (using CHO) contributes to the energy production.

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    This quiz covers the anaerobic energy systems including the phosphagen system and lactic acid production. Understand how these pathways function in high-intensity exercise and their role in energy production without oxygen. Explore concepts like EPOC and the 30-second Wingate Sprint assessment.

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