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What is lactate shuttling and its significance in physiological processes?
Lactate shuttling is the process where lactate is exported by one cell type and imported by another, playing a crucial role in energy metabolism, especially in the Cori cycle.
Explain the role of pyruvate in oxidative phosphorylation.
Pyruvate is transported into the mitochondrion where it undergoes the Krebs cycle before contributing electrons to the electron transport chain for ATP production.
How does the release of H+ ions compare to lactate immediately after muscle activity?
After muscle activity, there is an exponential concentration of H+ ions released compared to lactate.
What is the Cori cycle and how does it utilize lactate?
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What is the final product when oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in oxidative phosphorylation?
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What happens to glucose during glycolysis prior to oxidative phosphorylation?
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Describe the relationship between lactate concentration and energy systems.
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What is the primary function of the electron transport chain in oxidative phosphorylation?
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What is the 'oxygen slow component' and how does it relate to energy systems during maximal exercise?
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How does the contribution of anaerobic glycolysis change during a maximum effort exercise test over 30 seconds?
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What characterizes the oxidative phosphorylation energy system in terms of speed, ATP amount, and duration?
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In what time period does oxidative phosphorylation become predominant during high-intensity exercise?
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Explain the contribution of the Creatine Phosphate energy system in terms of ATP replenishment.
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How does the relationship between PCr/glycolysis and oxidative metabolism change during intense exercise?
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What impact does the duration of exercise have on the maximal work capacity according to energy systems?
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What is the primary energy system contribution during the first few seconds of high-intensity exercise?
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What is another name for creatine phosphate?
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Which enzyme catalyzes the reaction in the creatine phosphate energy system?
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How much ATP is produced per molecule of creatine phosphate?
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What kind of exercise predominantly utilizes the creatine phosphate system?
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What is the primary fatigue associated with creatine phosphate depletion?
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What is the predominant energy system during sustained, repeated sprints?
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What byproduct is associated with decreased pH during anaerobic glycolysis?
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How many chemical steps are involved in the anaerobic glycolysis system?
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What triggers glycogenolysis in the anaerobic glycolysis system?
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Which enzyme is known as the rate-limiting enzyme in the anaerobic glycolysis system?
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What metabolic pathway does the liver primarily utilize during the fed state?
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During the postabsorptive state, how does the liver ensure a supply of glucose?
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What is the primary energy source for the CNS during starvation?
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How are fatty acids utilized during fasting by muscle tissue?
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What happens to triglycerides in adipose tissue during the fed state?
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What role do lactate and alanine play during the postabsorptive state?
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What physiological change occurs in muscle tissue after 18 to 48 hours of fasting?
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In what way does the liver contribute to blood glucose levels during starvation?
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What is the observed effect of a high daily step count on fat oxidation?
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How does the role of fatty acids change when transitioning from fasting to starvation?
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What happens to Type I muscle fibers when glycogen is depleted during exercise?
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How do Type II fibers compare to Type I fibers in terms of oxygen efficiency during exercise?
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What role does dietary nitrate play in enhancing exercise performance?
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What is the effect of beetroot juice on the oxygen consumption slow component during exercise?
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How does increased blood flow affect muscle contractions during exercise?
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What is the consequence of using L-arginine in relation to nitric oxide synthase?
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What impact does glycogen depletion have on the recruitment of muscle fibers during sustained exercise?
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In what way does increased time to exhaustion relate to the consumption of beetroot juice?
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What primary substance in beetroot juice is responsible for improving exercise performance?
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How do dietary nitrates impact vasodilation during physical activity?
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What effect does beetroot juice have on muscle phosphocreatine levels during exercise?
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What role does L-arginine play in relation to nitric oxide production?
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What is a significant benefit of consuming beetroot juice before exercise, according to current research?
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What link exists between dietary intake and the aerobic energy system?
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How does inadequate food intake affect physical activity performance?
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What role does energy conversion play in maintaining homeostasis?
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Can you provide an example of physical fatigue related to energy supply?
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What is the relationship between energy supply and exercise intensity?
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How does producing heat during exercise relate to energy consumption?
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Why is it important to consider nutrition when discussing exercise physiology?
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In what way do Olympians exemplify the connection between energy supply and performance?
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How can fatty acids contribute to aerobic metabolism?
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What is the role of creatine phosphate in energy systems?
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Why can't energy systems be switched on and off like a light switch?
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What are the primary differences in speed and ATP yield between the creatine phosphate and aerobic metabolism systems?
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How does anaerobic glycolysis contribute to ATP production?
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Describe the relationship between the intensity of exercise and the dominant energy system used.
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What is the significance of intracellular creatine during short bursts of exercise?
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During which energy system does the citric acid cycle predominantly operate?
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What is meant by the 'trade-off' in energy systems regarding ATP production?
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How does the body adapt its energy systems during prolonged exercise?
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What are the three energy systems contributing to ATP turnover during high-intensity exercise?
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How does ATP turnover change during the first six seconds of intense activity?
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What role does aerobic metabolism play in ATP production after 30 seconds of exercise?
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What physiological change occurs in ATP turnover by the 60-second mark of exercise?
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What is the function of mitochondria in muscle cells during exercise?
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What does the color coding of light, moderate, and dark green represent in ATP turnover graphs?
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Why is it significant that aerobic activity is observed even in the first six seconds of an all-out effort?
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What happens to the predominant energy source used for ATP production as exercise intensity and duration increase?
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How does the cellular environment change during energy metabolism in muscle cells?
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What might explain the observation that ATP turnover slows down after the initial burst of activity?
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What is produced when carbohydrate is broken down during anaerobic glycolysis?
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What are the two primary starting points for the glycolytic pathway?
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How does glucose enter skeletal muscle cells during glycolysis?
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What occurs during the initial stages of the glycolytic pathway?
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What intermediates are produced during glycolysis that contribute to ATP generation?
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How many ATP molecules are typically produced by breaking down one glucose molecule during anaerobic glycolysis?
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What happens to glucose when it is not immediately needed by skeletal muscle cells?
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What is the end product of glucose metabolism in anaerobic conditions?
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Why is the production of H+ ions significant during anaerobic glycolysis?
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How does the glycolytic pathway affect ATP generation amidst spending ATP during its process?
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What happens to muscle fiber recruitment as exercise intensity increases?
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How does severe exercise intensity impact oxygen consumption?
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Which factor has the most significant effect on sustaining exercise performance?
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What byproduct accumulates when muscle fibers cannot efficiently process energy at high intensities?
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What is a primary factor in determining energy expenditure during exercise?
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What happens to energy derived from food during physical activity?
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How does inadequate food intake affect physical performance?
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What is a likely consequence of insufficient dietary intake during intense physical activity?
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What role do squatter muscles play in energy metabolism?
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Why is the connection between nutrition and exercise physiology important to understand?
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How does the body utilize energy from food aside from movement?
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What might be observed in an athlete who exercises beyond their energy supply?
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What distinct aspect of exercise physiology is emphasized regarding nutrition?
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What is a primary fuel source for oxidative phosphorylation?
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Which process is primarily conducted within the mitochondria?
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How many ATP can a fatty acid chain potentially produce depending on its carbon length?
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What types of fats can be involved in aerobic metabolism?
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Which of the following accurately describes the oxidative phosphorylation system?
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In the context of oxidative phosphorylation, what does 'cho' refer to?
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What role does dietary intake have in aerobic metabolism?
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What is one of the primary components of the aerobic chain within muscle fibers?
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During which situation is the oxidative phosphorylation system predominantly used?
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What happens to glucose before it enters the Krebs cycle?
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What is the primary reason heart cells need a continuous supply of ATP?
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How much ATP can heart cells store at any moment under aerobic conditions?
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What is the consequence of not supplying ATP to skeletal muscles during contraction?
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What type of muscular contraction uses the most ATP?
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What type of activity is primarily supported by the creatine phosphate energy system?
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Why is storing enough ATP in skeletal muscles for a marathon impractical?
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What happens to ATP when it breaks down?
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What is a primary characteristic of isometric contractions?
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What limits the ATP supply in heart cells during exercise?
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What is the significance of the coronary arteries for the heart?
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At low intensity exercise, which fuel sources are primarily utilized?
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What happens to muscle glycogen levels during moderate intensity exercise at about 65% of VO2 max?
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During high intensity exercise at 85%, which fuel source shows a significant increase?
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Why might an athlete require carbohydrate resupply after running at 65% of their VO2 peak?
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What key factor differentiates fuel usage between low and moderate intensity exercise?
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Which statement best describes the muscle glycogen utilization during low intensity activities?
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How does blood glucose levels react during high intensity exercise?
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What are the primary fuel sources utilized during low intensity exercise?
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What is the primary energy system engaged during high intensity efforts?
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Study Notes
Overview of Energy Systems
- During maximum effort exercise tests exceeding 30 seconds, there is an inverse relationship between the contribution of PCr/Glycolysis and oxidative metabolism.
- The time period between 15-30 seconds is dominated by oxidative phosphorylation.
Characteristics of the Three Energy Systems
- Creatine phosphate is a very fast-acting energy system with a very small amount of ATP replenished, giving it a very short duration of action.
- Anaerobic glycolysis is a fast-acting energy system with a small amount of ATP replenished and a short duration of action.
- Oxidative phosphorylation is a very slow-acting energy system with a large amount of ATP replenished, resulting in a very long duration of action.
Creatine Phosphate Energy System
- Creatine phosphate is a high-energy phosphate compound and serves as a readily accessible reservoir of energy for muscle and other tissues.
- Creatine phosphate can also be referred to as phosphocreatine (PC, PCr, and CP).
Creatine Metabolism
- Creatine can be obtained from dietary sources or supplements.
- Supplemental creatine is absorbed in the gut and taken up into skeletal muscle.
Overview of the Creatine Phosphate System
- The creatine phosphate system involves a single chemical step and is anaerobic.
- The system is catalyzed by creatine kinase (CK).
- Fatigue is associated with creatine phosphate depletion.
- The creatine phosphate system is the predominant energy system in very high-intensity exercises, lasting approximately 10 seconds.
The Anaerobic Glycolysis System
- Anaerobic glycolysis is a series of 18 chemical reactions, six of which are repeated.
- The system involves 12 chemical compounds and 11 enzymes.
- The rate-limiting enzyme is phosphofructokinase (PFK).
- Anaerobic glycolysis is fast, but not as fast as the creatine phosphate system.
- Fatigue is associated with decreased pH (metabolic acidosis).
- Anaerobic glycolysis is the predominant energy system in high-intensity exercises, lasting for 1-2 minutes.
Plasma Lactate and Exercise Intensity
- Plasma lactate is not a reliable indicator of exercise intensity.
- During exercise at 60% and 110% of peak aerobic power, there is a significant increase in H+ ion production, but muscle releases much greater concentrations of H+ compared to lactate, especially after 5 minutes.
The Fate of Lactate
- Lactate shuttling occurs between different cell types, with lactate being exported by one cell and imported by another.
- The Cori cycle involves lactate shuttling between skeletal muscle and the liver.
- The concentration of lactate is not a precise indicator of energy system use due to its release and uptake rates.
The Oxidative Phosphorylation System
- Oxidative phosphorylation is a series of chemical reactions involving glucose, pyruvate, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.
- The electron transport chain uses oxygen as the final electron acceptor, forming water.
Metabolic Pathways Favored
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Liver:
- In a fed state, glucose is used for energy, stored as glycogen, and converted to fatty acids.
- In a postabsorptive state, glycogen is broken down to provide glucose and manufacture of glucose from lactate and alanine begins.
- In a fasting state, liver glycogen is depleted, and glucose is made from lactate and amino acids.
- During starvation, the liver manufactures glucose, primarily from glycerol, to prevent muscle breakdown.
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Muscle:
- In a fed state, glucose is used for energy or stored as glycogen.
- In a postabsorptive state, glucose is used for energy, lactate and alanine are released to the liver for glucose synthesis, and fatty acid uptake begins.
- In a fasting state, muscle protein breaks down to provide amino acids, with lactate provided to the liver for glucose synthesis.
- During starvation, muscle relies on fatty acids and ketones for energy.
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Adipose Tissue:
- In a fed state, fatty acids are stored as triglycerides.
- In a postabsorptive state, triglycerides are broken down to provide fatty acids to muscle and liver.
- In a fasting state, triglycerides are broken down to provide fatty acids to muscle and liver.
- During starvation, triglycerides are broken down to provide fatty acids to muscle and liver.
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Central Nervous System (CNS):
- In a fed state, glucose from food is used to provide energy.
- In a postabsorptive state, glucose comes predominantly from liver glycogen.
- In a fasting state, glucose is provided by the liver from lactate and amino acids.
- During starvation, the CNS relies primarily on ketones produced by the liver for energy.
Triglyceride and Fat Oxidation
- During a high-step volume day (8481 steps), the body exhibits high fat oxidation and low plasma triglyceride concentration in the postprandial phase.
Oxygen Slow Component – Nutrition
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CHO Depleted vs. CHO Restored Conditions:
- Type I fibers, low in glycogen, cannot maintain their contribution to work during CHO depletion.
- Type II fibers are recruited earlier when CHO is depleted, and these fibers are less efficient (O2) in ATP resynthesis.
- Evident higher oxygen consumption drifts throughout 15-20 minutes.
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Dietary Nitrate (Group A Performance Enhancer):
- Increased nitrate contributes to nitric oxide synthase production (NOS), which promotes vasodilation of blood vessels.
- Beetroot juice and L-arginine stimulate NOS activity.
- These pathways enhance blood flow, especially at the start of muscle contractions.
- Beetroot juice reduces the slow component of oxygen consumption and less disturbance of PCr in the muscle.
- Time to exhaustion is increased following beetroot juice consumption.
- Increased blood flow provides immediate oxygen to the contracting skeletal muscle, improving Type I fiber efficiency and reducing the need to recruit Type II fibers.
Energy Systems and their Relation to Nutrition
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Energy systems are all active at the same time, but their contribution varies depending on the intensity and duration of activity.
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Creatine phosphate (CP) system is the fastest energy system and provides energy for short bursts of intense activity (e.g. 6-second sprint).
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Anaerobic glycolysis is the second fastest system and supplies energy for activities lasting 30-60 seconds.
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Oxidative phosphorylation is the slowest but most efficient system, using both glucose and fatty acids as fuel for sustained activity.
Anaerobic Glycolysis
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Anaerobic glycolysis breaks down carbohydrates (glucose or glycogen) into lactic acid.
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Lactic acid production is responsible for muscle fatigue.
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Anaerobic glycolysis provides a net gain of two ATP molecules.
Role of Nitrates in Exercise Performance
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Beetroot juice contains dietary nitrates, which have been shown to enhance exercise performance.
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Nitrates get converted into nitric oxide, which promotes vasodilation, improves blood flow and skeletal muscle function.
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Consuming nitrates enhances oxygen uptake and delays fatigue.
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Studies show that individuals consuming beetroot juice are more efficient at maintaining phosphocreatine levels during exercise, suggesting improved energy utilization.
Energy Systems
- The body uses energy from food to move and maintain internal processes.
- Inadequate food intake can lead to fatigue and hampered performance.
- The human body stores a limited amount of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) in cells.
- Each cell has only about eight seconds of ATP for the heart, for example.
- Energy systems focus on the re-synthesis of ATP.
Types of Muscle Contractions
- Concentric contractions (shortening muscles) use the most ATP and are often involved in whole-body movements.
- Isometric contractions (no change in muscle length) use less ATP than concentric contractions.
- Eccentric contractions (lengthening muscles) use less ATP than concentric contractions.
ATP Re-synthesis
- The body re-synthesizes ATP using energy from food sources.
- Different systems of energy production respond to different types of physical activity.
The Creatine Phosphate System (CP)
- Used for high-intensity, ballistic activities (e.g. sprints).
The Anaerobic Glycolytic System
- Uses primarily carbohydrates (glucose and glycogen) to produce ATP.
- Less efficient than aerobic systems.
- Produces byproducts like lactate which can lead to muscle fatigue.
The Oxidative Phosphorylation System (Aerobic System)
- Uses primarily carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (sometimes referred to as substrates) to produce ATP.
- The most efficient system for energy production.
- Takes place in the mitochondria
- The aerobic system uses oxygen to generate ATP.
Fuel Sources for Aerobic System
- CHO: Carbohydrates
- Fats
- PRO: Proteins
- The body uses a mix of these sources depending on the intensity and duration of the activity.
- At low intensity (e.g. walking), the body relies heavily on plasma free fatty acids and uses minimal muscle glycogen.
- As intensity increases, the body relies more on muscle glycogen and blood glucose.
- At high intensity (e.g. sprinting), the body uses muscle glycogen at a higher rate.
Oxygen Consumption (VO2 Peak)
- Athletes can use oxygen to produce energy at different levels, ranging from 25% to 85% of VO2 peak (maximum aerobic capacity).
- Higher intensities require the recruitment of more muscle fibers, particularly fast-twitch fibers.
- Fast-twitch fibers are less efficient than slow-twitch fibers and require more oxygen to produce the same amount of force.
- Muscle temperature and the amount of muscle fiber recruitment are major factors determining oxygen uptake.
Diet and Exercise
- Dietary manipulations can effect the performance of an athlete.
- Athletes should aim to modulate their energy expenditure to maintain performance.
- The goal is to minimize disturbance to the body's energy systems to maintain exercise as long as possible.
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This quiz covers the different energy systems involved in maximum effort exercise, focusing on the roles of creatine phosphate, anaerobic glycolysis, and oxidative phosphorylation. It explores how these systems contribute to energy production during activities of varying durations. Test your knowledge on the characteristics and functions of these essential energy systems.