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1
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Three methods of ATP generation

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1) Creatine phosphate pathway
2) Anaerobic Respiration
3) Aerobic Respiration

2
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Purpose of creatine phosphate pathway

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Generates a small amount of ATP to constantly maintain muscle tone and prevent atrophy

3
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Anaerobic respiration method

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Sugar is broken down without the use of oxygen

4
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Anaerobic respiration purpose

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Gives a small amount of ATP rapidly

5
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What is anaerobic respiration useful for?

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Contractions of high intensity and short duration

6
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Characteristics of muscles that use anaerobic respiration:

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Light in color
have less mitochondria
Have fewer blood vessels

7
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Byproduct of anaerobic respiration

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Lactic Acid accumulates in the muscle and bloodstream

8
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Lactic acid causes

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Breathing rates and depths to increase

Contributes to soreness and fatigue

9
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Why does lactic acid affect breathing rates?

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Cause the pH of the brain to decrease

10
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Aerobic Respiration method

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Uses sugar (preferably glucose) and oxygen

11
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Aerobic respiration purpose

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Generates higher amounts of ATP that is good for long lasting contractions

12
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Characteristics of muscles that use aerobic respiration

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Have high amounts of blood vessels and mitochondria

Have high amounts of myoglobin

Muscle is a darker color