ENERGY SYSTEMS Quiz

What is Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)?

• A type of cell in the muscles

• A chemical compound that provides energy to cells

• A protein that helps with digestion

• A hormone that regulates metabolism

What happens when the chemical bond of one of the phosphates in ATP is broken?

• A new cell is created

• Energy is absorbed

• Energy is released

• ATP is resynthesized

How long is the small amount of ATP available for use at any given time?

• 10-20 seconds

• 1-2 minutes

• 1-2 hours

• 1-2 seconds

What are the remaining components after energy is released from ATP?

• ATP and Pi

• ADP and Pi

• ADP and ATP

• Pi and energy

Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?

• Providing fuel for aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis

• Being transported in the blood as glucose

• Being the main fuel source at rest and low intensity activity

• Being stored as glycogen

According to the learning material, what are fats primarily used for?

• Growth and repair

• Aerobic glycolysis

• Main fuel source at rest and low intensity activity

• Preferred source of fuel

Which of the following is NOT listed as a source of carbohydrates in the learning material?

• Bread

• Cheese

• Pasta

• Rice

What is the primary use of protein as stated in the learning material?

• To provide energy for muscle contraction

• To refuel the body

• For growth and repair

• As the body's preferred source of fuel

Where is glycogen primarily stored in the body?

• In the liver and kidneys

• In the muscle and liver

• In the adipose tissue and liver

• In the muscle and heart

Which substance is stored in the muscles and the adipose tissue?

• Glycogen

• Protein

• Fats (triglycerides)

• Glucose