Exercise Metabolism: Muscle Contraction Energetics and Metabolic Responses
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What is the main molecule that provides energy for muscle fibers to contract?

  • Phosphocreatine
  • Glucose
  • Lactic acid
  • Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) (correct)
  • What is the primary fuel source for high-intensity muscle contraction lasting around 30 seconds to 3 minutes?

  • Glucose (correct)
  • Amino acids
  • PCr (phosphocreatine)
  • Fatty acids
  • What is the mechanism through which creatine supplements provide energy for high-intensity muscle contraction?

  • Anaerobic glycolysis
  • Fatty acids metabolism
  • Phosphocreatine (PCr) system (correct)
  • Aerobic metabolism
  • What byproduct was previously thought to cause fatigue and muscle soreness but is now believed to provide an additional fuel source?

    <p>Lactic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used as an index of aerobic ATP production within the body?

    <p>VO2 max</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the use of fat and carbohydrates as fuel in human metabolism?

    <p>Fat is the primary fuel for endurance activities, while carbohydrates are the primary fuel for high intensity activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of PCr (phosphocreatine) in exercise metabolism?

    <p>PCr is utilized as fuel for fast accelerations during exercise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of estimating fuel utilization in exercise metabolism?

    <p>It helps in determining the precise amount of energy expended during different types of exercises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do muscle contraction energetics differ during rest and exercise transitions?

    <p>During rest, ATP is primarily generated through oxidative phosphorylation, while during exercise transitions, ATP production shifts to anaerobic glycolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do foods provide varying levels of nutrition for their calorie content?

    <p>Different foods have different macronutrient compositions, leading to variations in nutrition per calorie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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