Oxygen Debt & Anaerobic Exercise (Edexcel GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What does EPOC stand for?
What does EPOC stand for?
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption
What is another term for EPOC?
What is another term for EPOC?
Oxygen debt
When does EPOC occur?
When does EPOC occur?
After anaerobic exercise
What does EPOC enable lactic acid to be converted into?
What does EPOC enable lactic acid to be converted into?
Glucose, carbon dioxide and water
Why do we breathe deeply and quickly after vigorous exercise?
Why do we breathe deeply and quickly after vigorous exercise?
Due to EPOC
What is the O₂ deficit?
What is the O₂ deficit?
Oxygen shortage at the start of exercise
What does the resting requirement identify?
What does the resting requirement identify?
How much oxygen is required at rest
What happens to oxygen demand when we start to exercise?
What happens to oxygen demand when we start to exercise?
It increases
Why does oxygen demand remain high after exercise stops?
Why does oxygen demand remain high after exercise stops?
To pay back the O₂ deficit
What happens when oxygen is delivered to muscles at the start of exercise?
What happens when oxygen is delivered to muscles at the start of exercise?
It takes time to reach working muscles