EPOC

Question 1

What does EPOC stand for

Answer 1

Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption

Question 2

What is the order of EPOC

Answer 2

Fast component then Slow component

Question 3

What occurs in the fast component

Answer 3

Resynthesis of ATP
Resaturation of myoglobin with oxygen
Resynthesis of Phosphocreatine stores

Question 4

We can replenish ..% of Phosphocreatine stores with .. seconds

And how long does it take to replenish 100%

Answer 4

50% in 30 seconds
100% in 3-5 mins

Question 5

What occurs in the slow component

Answer 5

Removal of lactic acid through:
-sweat (H20)
-urine
-converted into protein
-transported to the liver converted into glucose and glycogen (cori cycle)