NASM Chaper 4

Question 1

Gluconeogenesis

Answer 1

The formation of glucose from non carbohydrate sources

Question 2

Glycogen

Answer 2

The complex carbohydrate molecule used to store carbohydrates in the liver and muscle cells. When carbohydrate energy is needed, glycogen is converted into glucose for use by the muscle cells.

Question 3

Adenosine Triphosphate

Answer 3

Energy storage and transfer unit within the cells of the body.

Question 4

ATP-PC (creatine)

Answer 4

0-30 seconds in duration, HIGH INTENSE, Fast twitch muscle fibers (type

Question 5

Glycolysis

Answer 5

30 seconds – 3 minutes, moderate intensity (1-2 laps around a lap)

Question 6

Oxidation System

Answer 6

3 + minutes. Low intensity, slow twitch type 1 muscle

Question 7

Excess Post Oxygen consumption (EPOC)

Answer 7

Afterburn when you lift weights