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What is the term used to describe the period after aerobic exercise where oxygen uptake remains elevated above resting levels?
What is the term used to describe the period after aerobic exercise where oxygen uptake remains elevated above resting levels?
During the initial stages of exercise, the increase in oxygen uptake tends to lag behind energy expenditure primarily due to:
During the initial stages of exercise, the increase in oxygen uptake tends to lag behind energy expenditure primarily due to:
What is the main role of oxygen in energy-transfer reactions during exercise?
What is the main role of oxygen in energy-transfer reactions during exercise?
What does the term 'Oxygen deficit' refer to in the context of exercise physiology?
What does the term 'Oxygen deficit' refer to in the context of exercise physiology?
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What is the primary method to continually replenish ATP during exercise at steady-state?
What is the primary method to continually replenish ATP during exercise at steady-state?
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Which component of EPOC is believed to represent the rebuilding of ATP and PCr used during initial stages of exercise?
Which component of EPOC is believed to represent the rebuilding of ATP and PCr used during initial stages of exercise?
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What happens when high energy phosphates (PCr) are depleted during exercise?
What happens when high energy phosphates (PCr) are depleted during exercise?
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Why is the estimation of anaerobic activity based on post-exercise oxygen consumption considered too simplistic?
Why is the estimation of anaerobic activity based on post-exercise oxygen consumption considered too simplistic?
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During strenuous exercise, what happens to the rate of hydrogen production joined to NADH?
During strenuous exercise, what happens to the rate of hydrogen production joined to NADH?
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What enzyme catalyzes the formation of lactic acid from pyruvate?
What enzyme catalyzes the formation of lactic acid from pyruvate?
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In which event lasting 1-3 minutes is the anaerobic glycolysis pathway the primary metabolic pathway?
In which event lasting 1-3 minutes is the anaerobic glycolysis pathway the primary metabolic pathway?
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What process uses lactate formed during strenuous exercise for the synthesis of glucose?
What process uses lactate formed during strenuous exercise for the synthesis of glucose?
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What is the relationship between recruitment of type II muscle fibers and lactate formation during exercise?
What is the relationship between recruitment of type II muscle fibers and lactate formation during exercise?
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How is the lactate threshold typically expressed?
How is the lactate threshold typically expressed?
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What is a notable characteristic regarding the accumulation of lactate during exercise?
What is a notable characteristic regarding the accumulation of lactate during exercise?
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What is the primary indicator of potential for endurance exercise?
What is the primary indicator of potential for endurance exercise?
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Why does higher lactate threshold predict better endurance performance for athletes with the same maximal oxygen uptake?
Why does higher lactate threshold predict better endurance performance for athletes with the same maximal oxygen uptake?
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What is the main role of lactate formed in hardworking muscle during exercise?
What is the main role of lactate formed in hardworking muscle during exercise?
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In the context of exercising muscle fibers, what prevents the reversal of lactate formation to pyruvate?
In the context of exercising muscle fibers, what prevents the reversal of lactate formation to pyruvate?
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What occurs when there is speculation that LDH activity in type II muscles favors conversion of pyruvic acid to lactic acid?
What occurs when there is speculation that LDH activity in type II muscles favors conversion of pyruvic acid to lactic acid?
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How does the production of lactic acid match its removal under aerobic conditions?
How does the production of lactic acid match its removal under aerobic conditions?
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What effect does tissue hypoxia during heavy exercise have on lactate accumulation?
What effect does tissue hypoxia during heavy exercise have on lactate accumulation?
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Why does the accumulation of lactate in tissues occur during higher intensity activities?
Why does the accumulation of lactate in tissues occur during higher intensity activities?
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Study Notes
Aerobic Exercise and Oxygen Uptake
- The period after aerobic exercise with elevated oxygen uptake is termed Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC).
- During initial exercise stages, oxygen uptake lags behind energy expenditure due to time required for physiological adjustments to increased energy demands.
Role of Oxygen in Energy Transfer
- Oxygen is crucial for aerobic metabolism, aiding in the conversion of substrates into ATP through oxidative phosphorylation.
Oxygen Deficit
- 'Oxygen deficit' refers to the difference between the oxygen required for a given exercise intensity and the actual oxygen consumed during the initial phase of exercise.
ATP Replenishment
- The primary method to replenish ATP during steady-state exercise is through aerobic metabolism, utilizing oxidative phosphorylation pathways.
EPOC Components
- The component of EPOC that represents the rebuilding of ATP and phosphocreatine (PCr) is referred to as the fast component of EPOC.
Depletion of Energy Phosphates
- Depletion of high-energy phosphates (like PCr) during exercise leads to a reduced capacity for ATP production, resulting in fatigue.
Anaerobic Activity Estimation
- Estimating anaerobic activity based on post-exercise oxygen consumption is overly simplistic as it doesn’t account for varying metabolic rates and recovery differences.
Hydrogen Production
- During strenuous exercise, the rate of hydrogen production linked to NADH increases, contributing to acidosis.
Enzymatic Reaction
- The enzyme lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to lactic acid.
Anaerobic Pathway Duration
- The anaerobic glycolysis pathway is primarily utilized during events lasting 1-3 minutes, such as 800-meter running.
Lactate and Glucose Synthesis
- Lactate formed during strenuous exercise can be utilized in gluconeogenesis, a process to synthesize glucose.
Type II Muscle Fibers and Lactate
- Recruitment of type II muscle fibers correlates with increased lactate formation during high-intensity exercise due to their reliance on anaerobic metabolism.
Lactate Threshold
- The lactate threshold is typically expressed as the exercise intensity at which lactate starts to accumulate significantly in the blood.
Lactate Accumulation Characteristics
- Lactate accumulates during exercise as a result of exceeding the capacity for clearance, especially under anaerobic conditions.
Endurance Performance Indicator
- The primary indicator of potential for endurance exercise performance is the lactate threshold.
Lactate Threshold and Endurance
- A higher lactate threshold predicts improved endurance performance because athletes can sustain higher intensities before lactate accumulation inhibits performance.
Role of Lactate in Muscles
- Lactate serves as a temporary energy source and can be converted back into glucose in the liver.
Lactate Formation Reversal
- In exercising muscle fibers, the high concentration of ADP and specific enzymatic activity prevent the reversal of lactate formation to pyruvate.
LDH Activity in Type II Muscles
- Increased LDH activity in type II muscles can favor the conversion of pyruvic acid to lactic acid under anaerobic conditions.
Lactic Acid Production and Removal
- Under aerobic conditions, the production of lactic acid matches its removal, preventing excess accumulation.
Tissue Hypoxia Impact
- Tissue hypoxia during heavy exercise accelerates lactate accumulation due to reduced oxygen availability for oxidative phosphorylation.
Lactate Accumulation in High-Intensity Activities
- Lactate accumulation occurs during higher intensity activities due to the imbalance of lactate production and removal rates, emphasizing anaerobic energy contributions.
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Learn about the Oxygen Deficit and Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC) phenomenon, how oxygen uptake increases during aerobic activity, and its relationship with exercise intensity. Understand the concept of reaching a plateau in oxygen uptake and its implications for exercise duration.
