Strength and Conditioning Chapter 6: Bioenergetics

How long does it take to fully replenish stored phosphocreatine after maximum effort exercise?

15-25 minutes

The lactate threshold corresponds with which of the following?

Rapid drop in physical output and performance

The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources is known as

Gluconeogenesis

The process of making ATP from glucose, is called:

Glycolysis

Which enzyme breaks down triglycerides into fatty acids during lipolysis?

Hormone-sensitive lipase

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy

cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

What action occurs within the mitochondria during the first 10 to 30 seconds of maximal activity?

The mitochondria absorb protons (H+).

During aerobic metabolism, which fuel type produces 106 ATP?

Fatty Acids

In the short term, metabolic acidosis can

impair muscle power and energy production.