ATP and Cellular Processes
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What is the only immediately useable source of energy in the body for all cellular processes?

ATP

Which enzyme catalyses ATP breakdown to release energy in an exothermic reaction, leaving ADP and P?

ATPase

How long do ATP stores in the muscles last?

2-3 seconds

What must occur to rebuild the high-energy bond between ADP and P to form ATP?

<p>Endothermic reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

From where is the energy derived to restore the high-energy bond between ADP and P during ATP resynthesis?

<p>Breaking down food fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the dominant energy system responsible for resynthesising ATP during different activities?

<p>Intensity and duration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of muscle physiology in evaluating athletic performance.

<p>Muscle physiology helps to explain how muscles respond to exercise and fatigue, which is crucial for evaluating athletic performance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the three main energy systems in the human body contribute to understanding different types of exercises?

<p>The phosphagen system, glycolytic system, and aerobic system allow us to understand how various exercises rely on specific metabolic pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is knowledge of kinetics and dynamics important in the context of physical activity?

<p>Understanding kinetics and dynamics is essential for comprehending motion and forces acting on the body during physical activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does muscle contraction lead to the generation of movement in the human body?

<p>Muscles produce force through contraction, exerting forces against bones to generate movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of the phosphagen system, glycolytic system, and aerobic system in energy production during physical activities.

<p>The three energy systems play vital roles in providing energy for different intensities and durations of exercises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does knowledge of biomechanics contribute to injury prevention in physical education?

<p>Understanding biomechanical principles helps in identifying movement patterns that may lead to injuries, allowing for targeted prevention strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of understanding biomechanics in sports performance?

<p>Optimizing athletic ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information can textbooks and ebooks provide regarding biomechanics?

<p>Comprehensive information on various aspects</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do online learning platforms like YouTube contribute to learning biomechanics?

<p>Offer video tutorials and explanations</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does biomechanics play in understanding the effects of gravity on athletes' movements?

<p>Significant role</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does studying biomechanics contribute to gaining insights into the workings of the human body?

<p>Improves knowledge of sport and exercise science</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental aspect of the OCR A level PE syllabus that biomechanics constitutes?

<p>Fundamental aspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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