Energy Systems: Alactic and Aerobic

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The alactic system uses creatine kinase to resynthesise ATP from ADP.

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The aerobic system, used for low-moderate intensity activities, relies solely on stored ATP within the muscles.

False (B)

Recovery from alactic system use typically takes between 24-48 hours due to the depletion of glycogen stores.

False (B)

The alactic system is the primary energy system utilized during a marathon due to its high ATP yield.

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The aerobic system is more efficient than the alactic system as it produces larger amounts of ATP.

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Fats require less oxygen to break down than carbohydrates, making them a more efficient fuel source for high-intensity activities.

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The alactic system’s primary limitation is the rapid depletion of available glucose stored in the bloodstream.

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Carbon monoxide is a significant byproduct of the aerobic system's function.

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The aerobic systems is the body's energy system during activities at 95% of Maximum Heart Rate.

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During prolonged aerobic activity, fatigue can be caused by the depletion of phosphocreatine stores.

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Alactic System

Energy system providing ATP for high-intensity activities lasting a few seconds, utilizing creatine phosphate (CP) to resynthesize ADP into ATP.

Creatine phosphate (CP)

The alactic system relies on this to resynthesise ADP into ATP.

Aerobic System

Energy system for low-moderate intensity activities lasting more than 2-3 minutes, primarily using glycogen from carbohydrates to produce ATP.

Aerobic System

The most efficient and longest-functioning energy system.

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Glycogen

The carbohydrate storage. Used to continuously form glycogen from the breakdown of carbohydrates in the body into ATP.

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Fats as Fuel

Fuel source used after glycogen depletion, requiring more oxygen to break down, often used in activities lasting longer than 1-2 hours.

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Study Notes

  • ATP provides the energy needed for bodily work, with different energy systems being used based on exercise duration and intensity.

Alactic System

  • Small amounts of ATP stored in muscles fuel high-intensity activities lasting a few seconds.
  • The alactic system relies on creatine phosphate (CP) to resynthesize ADP into ATP.
  • The cycle continues for around 10-12 seconds, ceasing when CP supplies are depleted, leading to fatigue.
  • Recovery takes approximately 2 minutes, allowing athletes to repeat movements after a short break.

Aerobic System

  • The aerobic system provides energy for low-to-moderate intensity activities (up to 80% MHR) lasting over 2-3 minutes.
  • Glycogen from carbohydrate breakdown is used to continuously create ATP.
  • The process yields CO2 and H2O by-products but produces large amounts of ATP.
  • After 1-2 hours, glycogen stores deplete, and the body utilizes fats as a fuel source.
  • Since fats require more oxygen to break down, faster breathing is necessary.
  • Fatigue results from the inability to supply enough oxygen or running out of fuel.
  • It takes 24-48 hours for the body to replenish glycogen stores.

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