Soc 18

Question 1

Glucose

Answer 1

A major source of energy for most cells in the body

Question 2

Aerobic respiration

Answer 2

The process of releasing energy from glucose, using oxygen

Question 3

Anaerobic respiration

Answer 3

The process of releasing energy from glucose, without oxygen

Question 4

Aerobic exercise

Answer 4

Working at a moderate intensity allowing the body time to utilise oxygen for energy production and to work for a continuous period long distance events

Question 5

Lactic acid

Answer 5

A colourless acid produced in muscles tissues during strenuous exercise when the body is exercising anaerobically at a high intensity

Question 6

Cramp

Answer 6

Painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually caused by fituege