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What is the main fuel for brief, intense work during exercise?
What is the main fuel for brief, intense work during exercise?
- Lactic acid
- Fats
- Creatine phosphate (correct)
- Glucose
Which factor affects the use of carbohydrates and fats during exercise?
Which factor affects the use of carbohydrates and fats during exercise?
- Intensity (correct)
- Temperature
- Altitude
- Hydration levels
What type of muscle fiber is mainly involved in short duration, high-intensity exercise?
What type of muscle fiber is mainly involved in short duration, high-intensity exercise?
- Type IV
- Type III
- Type I (slow twitch)
- Type II (fast twitch) (correct)
What provides more than 60% of the energy demands for long distance effort?
What provides more than 60% of the energy demands for long distance effort?
What is the main fuel source for prolonged moderate intensity exercise?
What is the main fuel source for prolonged moderate intensity exercise?
What is the main fuel source for maximal short bursts of muscle power (8 seconds)?
What is the main fuel source for maximal short bursts of muscle power (8 seconds)?
What is the main fuel source for prolonged submaximal muscle activity?
What is the main fuel source for prolonged submaximal muscle activity?
What affects the use of carbohydrates and fats during exercise?
What affects the use of carbohydrates and fats during exercise?
Which type of muscle fiber is mainly involved in long duration, low/moderate intensity exercise?
Which type of muscle fiber is mainly involved in long duration, low/moderate intensity exercise?
What is the main fuel source for very short maximum effort, such as the first 5 seconds of maximal exercise?
What is the main fuel source for very short maximum effort, such as the first 5 seconds of maximal exercise?
