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Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Aerobic and anaerobic energy release
- 3 things to know
- Component 1
Overview
Aerobic and anaerobic energy release with their word equations, lactic acid, and the use of fats and carbohydrates as fuels in different activities.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
Give the word equation for aerobic energy release.
How does the body get rid of the by-products of aerobic energy release?
Questions from this subtopic
Each one with the model answer underneath.
- 1
What is meant by aerobic energy release?
Model answer
Aerobic energy release uses oxygen to break down glucose. Aerobic energy release fuels long-lasting work at low to moderate intensity.
- 2
Give the word equation for aerobic energy release.
Model answer
The word equation is glucose + oxygen → energy + carbon dioxide + water.
- 3
How does the body get rid of the by-products of aerobic energy release?
Model answer
Carbon dioxide is carried to the lungs and breathed out. Water is lost in sweat, in the breath and in urine.
- 4
What is meant by anaerobic energy release?
Model answer
Anaerobic energy release breaks down glucose without oxygen. Anaerobic energy release fuels short bursts of high-intensity work.
- 5
Give the word equation for anaerobic energy release.
Model answer
The word equation is glucose → energy + lactic acid.
- 6
What happens to energy release when the muscles do not get enough oxygen?
Model answer
The muscles release energy anaerobically instead. Far less energy is released from each glucose molecule, and lactic acid builds up.
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