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Lactic Acid and the Glycolytic System
During anaerobic glycolysis, glucose is broken down, forming lactic acid when oxygen is low, causing fatigue and muscle burn.
ATP Production in ATP-CP System
ATP is rapidly produced by the direct transfer of a phosphate group from creatine phosphate to ADP.
Energy Yield of the Glycolytic System
This system yields 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule without using oxygen, making it less efficient than the oxidative system.
Oxidative Energy System (Aerobic)
This system uses carbohydrates, fats, and sometimes proteins to produce ATP with oxygen; it supports extended activities, typically beyond 2 minutes.
Protein Use in the Oxidative System
During prolonged exercise when carbohydrate stores are low, proteins can be broken down into amino acids and converted into glucose by gluconeogenesis.
ATP-CP Energy System
This is the anaerobic energy system using creatine phosphate; it fuels very short, high-intensity activities, typically up to 10 seconds.
Glycolytic Energy System (Anaerobic Glycolysis)
This system breaks down carbohydrates to produce ATP, lactic acid as a byproduct; powers activities lasting from 30 seconds to about 2 minutes.
Oxygen Debt and Recovery
Post-exercise, the body has an increased rate of oxygen intake to restore metabolic balance, replenish ATP, and remove lactic acid.
Fatigue in ATP-CP System
Fatigue occurs rapidly due to depletion of creatine phosphate, leading to a dramatic decrease in power output.
Metabolic Byproducts of the Glycolytic System
Pyruvate and lactic acid are notable byproducts; their accumulation is associated with muscle fatigue and the feeling of 'burn' during high-intensity activities.
Mitochondrial Role in the Oxidative System
Mitochondria are the sites of aerobic respiration where substrates like carbohydrates and fats are fully oxidized to produce large amounts of ATP.
Energy Source Preference During Different Intensities
At rest and during low-intensity activities, the body prefers fats as an energy source; with increasing intensity, there's a shift towards carbohydrates.
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