Excerise

Cards (11)

  • Respiration
    The process that provides energy for the body
  • Types of respiration
    • Aerobic
    • Anaerobic
  • When resting
    The body doesn't need a great deal of energy
  • During exercise
    The body needs a great deal of energy for muscle contraction
  • Body's reaction to increased energy demand during exercise
    1. Aerobic respiration increases
    2. Breathing rate and volume increase
    3. Heart rate increases
  • When oxygen supply is insufficient during exercise
    Anaerobic respiration takes place in the muscles
  • Anaerobic respiration
    Oxidation of glucose is incomplete, leading to a buildup of lactic acid
  • During long periods of vigorous activity
    Lactic acid causes the muscles to become fatigued and stop contracting efficiently
  • Oxygen debt
    The amount of extra oxygen the body needs after exercise to deal with the accumulated lactic acid
  • Removing lactic acid from the body
    1. Lactic acid is transported from the muscles to the liver
    2. Lactic acid is converted back to glucose
  • Removing accumulated lactic acid
    Requires oxygen