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Which macronutrient is the preferred source of fuel during exercise?
Which macronutrient is the preferred source of fuel during exercise?
What is the primary function of protein in the body during exercise?
What is the primary function of protein in the body during exercise?
Which molecule supplies energy to muscle cells for muscular contraction during physical activity?
Which molecule supplies energy to muscle cells for muscular contraction during physical activity?
Which energy system involves the breakdown of glucose and is controlled by enzymes?
Which energy system involves the breakdown of glucose and is controlled by enzymes?
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Which energy system is also known as the Krebs Cycle and the citric acid cycle?
Which energy system is also known as the Krebs Cycle and the citric acid cycle?
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Study Notes
Energy Sources and Systems
- Carbohydrates are the preferred source of fuel during exercise.
- The primary function of protein in the body during exercise is to provide amino acids for muscle repair and development.
- Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the molecule that supplies energy to muscle cells for muscular contraction during physical activity.
- The glycolytic system is the energy system that involves the breakdown of glucose and is controlled by enzymes.
- The citric acid cycle, also known as the Krebs Cycle, is a key energy system that generates energy for the body during exercise.
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Test your knowledge on energy sources and cellular respiration with this quiz. Learn about the preferred fuel sources during exercise, the role of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and how our body converts food into energy.
