3.2.1.3 - Characteristics
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary fuel source for the ATP-PC system?
💡 Hint: Think about what gives immediate energy.
How long can the ATP-PC system provide energy?
💡 Hint: Consider explosive activities like sprinting.
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What is the primary energy source for the ATP-PC system?
💡 Hint: Remember the stored energy source in muscles.
True or False: The lactic acid system requires oxygen to function.
💡 Hint: Consider what anaerobic means.
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A sprinter runs a full 100 meters, relying initially on the ATP-PC system. After 10 seconds, they start to tire and feel fatigue. Explain what biochemical processes are occurring.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy systems transition during physical exertion.
Analyzing a 400-meter runner’s performance, discuss how the energy systems contribute to the performance and the potential fatigue experienced.
💡 Hint: Think about the entire race duration and energy system roles.
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