10 Questions
What does the heart and circulation bring to removal tissues?
By-products and heat
In the context of energy transfer in the body, what is bioenergetics defined as?
Study of energy transfer via chemical reactions in living tissues
What is the basic structure of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)?
3 phosphates, ribose, and adenine
Which form of energy transfer involves heat, chemical, mechanical, and electrical components?
Thermodynamics
Which source of energy ends up using only 40% of its energy due to heat loss?
Glucose
What is the primary function of ATP in energy transfer?
Serve as a useable form of energy for muscles
What is the main function of skeletal muscle in relation to the heart and circulation?
To bring fuel by-products, CO2, heat to the heart and circulation
Why do we not store large amounts of ATP in our bodies?
It is inefficient due to its weight
Which fuel source can the body tap into if there is a lack of carbohydrates?
Proteins for structural purposes
Why are ATP supplements not considered efficient for intense exercise?
They provide energy for a very short duration
Test your knowledge on the cycle of energy transfer in the body involving tissues, lungs, skeletal muscles, and the heart and circulation. Understand how fuels, oxygen, by-products, and heat are exchanged in this system.
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