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Energy Systems revision

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

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1.

What does ATP stand for in the context of energy for muscular contractions?

a)

Adenosine diphosphate

b)

Adenosine triphosphate

c)

Adenosine tetraphosphate

d)

Adenosine monophosphate

2.

What is released when ATP loses its third phosphate (Pi)?

a)

Water

b)

Oxygen

c)

Energy

d)

Carbon dioxide

3.

How many food fuels are broken down to release energy for ATP resynthesis?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

Which fuel source is preferred at rest or low intensities?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Fats

d)

Sugars

5.

Why are fats preferred as a fuel source at rest or low intensities?

a)

They produce ATP at a faster rate

b)

They have a higher yield of ATP

c)

They are easier to digest

d)

They are stored in the liver

6.

What process involves the breakdown of lipids to release energy?

a)

Glycolysis

b)

Lipolysis

c)

Hydrolysis

d)

Photosynthesis

7.

Which fuel source is preferred during exercise?

a)

Fats

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Vitamins

8.

Why are carbohydrates preferred as a fuel source during exercise?

a)

They produce ATP at a faster rate due to fewer chemical reactions

b)

They have a higher yield of ATP

c)

They are stored in muscles

d)

They are easier to digest

9.

Which of the following is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles?

a)

Protein

b)

Fat

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Creatine phosphate

10.

Which of the following is rarely used as a dominant fuel source?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Creatine phosphate

11.

What is the yield of ATP per molecule of creatine phosphate?

a)

1.2 ATP

b)

0.7 ATP

c)

2.0 ATP

d)

1.0 ATP

12.

How can glycogen sparing be achieved during an endurance event?

a)

By consuming more protein

b)

By using more fats at the start of the event

c)

By increasing carbohydrate intake

d)

By reducing exercise intensity

13.

The high jump event involves jumpers who rest for 3 minutes between each maximal effort jump. What would be the dominant fuel used to provide energy for a high jumper?

a)

Phosphocreatine (PC)

b)

Glycogen

c)

Triglycerides

d)

Protein

14.

There are a variety of fuels used to resynthesise ATP within the human body. Which of the following is not a fuel used for ATP resynthesis?

a)

Phosphocreatine (PC)

b)

Triglycerides

c)

Hydrogen ions

d)

Glycogen

15.

The 10km World Record is held by Kenenisa Bekele with a time of 26:17.53. What is the dominant fuel used in a 10km run?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Phosphocreatine (PC)

d)

Triglycerides

16.

Which of the following energy systems provides energy for ATP resynthesis through a relatively simple chemical breakdown of PC?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic Glycolysis

c)

Aerobic System

d)

Krebs Cycle

17.

Which energy system is characterized by an incomplete breakdown of glycogen without the presence of oxygen?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic Glycolysis

c)

Aerobic System

d)

Electron Transport Chain

18.

Which energy system has a high yield and involves the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic Glycolysis

c)

Aerobic System

d)

Lactic Acid System

19.

Which energy system is dominant when the intensity of activity is submaximal, usually less than 85% of MHR?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic Glycolysis

c)

Aerobic System

d)

Phosphagen System

20.

Which energy system has a very fast rate of ATP production but a low yield of ATP?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic Glycolysis

c)

Aerobic System

d)

Krebs Cycle

21.

Which energy system is limited by the accumulation of metabolic by-products?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic Glycolysis

c)

Aerobic System

d)

Electron Transport Chain

22.

Which energy system involves the use of fats as a dominant fuel after glycogen stores are depleted?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic Glycolysis

c)

Aerobic System

d)

Phosphagen System

23.

Which energy system uses PC (phosphocreatine) as its primary fuel?

a)

ATP-PC system

b)

Anaerobic glycolysis

c)

Aerobic

d)

None of the above

24.

Which energy system has a duration of up to 10 seconds and is considered very short?

a)

ATP-PC system

b)

Anaerobic glycolysis

c)

Aerobic

d)

None of the above

25.

What is the yield of ATP in the anaerobic glycolysis energy system?

a)

Very Low, 1 ATP

b)

Low, 2 ATP

c)

High, 36-38 ATP

d)

Moderate, 10-12 ATP

26.

Which energy system is primarily used during a marathon?

a)

ATP-PC system

b)

Anaerobic glycolysis

c)

Aerobic

d)

None of the above

27.

What happens to PC stores after 10 seconds into a race?

a)

They increase

b)

They deplete

c)

They remain constant

d)

They double

28.

How long does it take for glycogen stores to deplete during an event?

a)

10-20 minutes

b)

30-45 minutes

c)

1.5-2 hours

d)

3-4 hours

29.

What can be done to counter glycogen depletion before an event?

a)

Increase protein intake

b)

Carbohydrate loading

c)

Increase fat intake

d)

Decrease water intake

30.

What is a by-product of anaerobic glycolysis that inhibits muscular contraction?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Hydrogen ions

d)

Water

31.

What happens to blood flow when working aerobically to maintain body temperature?

a)

Blood flow increases to the working muscles

b)

Blood flow is redirected away from the working muscles to skin

c)

Blood flow remains constant

d)

Blood flow stops completely

32.

What is the result of decreased blood flow to the working muscles during aerobic activity?

a)

Increased rate of aerobic ATP production

b)

Decreased rate of aerobic ATP production

c)

Constant rate of aerobic ATP production

d)

No change in ATP production

33.

What is the chemical equation for the process that occurs when glucose and oxygen are used during aerobic activity?

a)

Glucose + oxygen -> water + carbon dioxide + heat

b)

Glucose + carbon dioxide -> water + oxygen + heat

c)

Glucose + water -> oxygen + carbon dioxide + heat

d)

Glucose + heat -> water + oxygen + carbon dioxide

34.

What effect does excessive sweating due to high temperature have on the body?

a)

Increases blood volume

b)

Decreases blood volume

c)

Increases stroke volume

d)

Decreases oxygen supply to muscles

35.

What type of recovery involves low-intensity exercise for 5-10 minutes after an event?

a)

Passive recovery

b)

Active recovery

c)

Static recovery

d)

Dynamic recovery

36.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of active recovery?

a)

Increased oxygen consumption

b)

Increased blood flow to muscles

c)

Muscle contraction to increase venous return

d)

More rapid replenishment of PC

37.

What is a key characteristic of passive recovery?

a)

Involves low-intensity exercise

b)

Involves the athlete remaining still

c)

Increases blood flow to muscles

d)

Reduces recovery time

38.

Which recovery method should be used if the ATP-PC system is dominant?

a)

Active recovery

b)

Passive recovery

c)

Dynamic recovery

d)

Static recovery

39.

What percentage of PC is replenished in 3 minutes during passive recovery?

a)

50%

b)

75%

c)

98%

d)

100%

40.

The rate and yield of the ATP-PC system are best described as

a)

Very fast rate, low yield

b)

Slow rate, low yield

c)

Moderate rate, low yield

d)

Very fast rate, high yield

41.

The rate of ATP production and amount of ATP produced by the body’s three energy systems aren’t all the same. Which of the following is true for the aerobic system?

a)

Fast rate, high yield

b)

Slow rate, high yield

c)

Slow rate, low yield

d)

Fast rate, low yield

42.

The 400m World Record is held by Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa, with a time of 43.03 seconds. As van Niekerk is running along the home straight (final 100m), what would be the main cause of fatigue?

a)

PC depletion

b)

Accumulation of H+ ions

c)

Thermoregulatory fatigue

d)

Dehydration fatigue

43.

There are many sports for which an active recovery is preferred. Which of the following events requires an active recovery?

a)

A series of repeated high intensity efforts in basketball

b)

High intensity, short duration weightlifting

c)

Spaced out maximal efforts in long jump

d)

Very intense efforts with breaks in between in pole vault

44.

What is the dominant energy system for short duration high intensity efforts?

a)

A. Aerobic system

b)

B. Anaerobic glycolysis system

c)

C. ATP-PC system

d)

D. Thermoregulation system

45.

What is the main fatigue mechanism in the final 100m of a 400mrace for van Niekerk?

a)

A. PC depletion

b)

B. Accumulation of H+ ions

c)

C. Thermoregulation

d)

D. Dehydration

46.

What type of recovery is most suitable for repeated high intensity efforts in basketball?

a)

A. Active recovery

b)

B. Passive recovery

c)

C. Thermoregulation

d)

D. Dehydration

47.

What is the dominant energy system for El Guerrouj during a 1500m race?

a)

A. Aerobic system

b)

B. Anaerobic glycolysis system

c)

C. ATP-PC system

d)

D. Thermoregulation system

48.

What would cause fatigue if El Guerrouj ran faster at 10.4 m/s?

a)

A. Dehydration

b)

B. Accumulation of H+ ions

c)

C. PC depletion

d)

D. Thermoregulation

49.

At all times, how many energy systems contribute to energy production?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

50.

What happens to the aerobic system in a continuous event once it becomes dominant?

a)

It remains dominant for the remainder of the activity.

b)

It becomes less dominant.

c)

It stops contributing to energy production.

d)

It alternates with anaerobic systems.

51.

What is an example of an intermittent event?

a)

Marathon running

b)

Swimming

c)

Football

d)

Cycling

52.

During high-intensity, short-duration movements in an intermittent event, which energy system is predominantly used?

a)

Aerobic system

b)

ATP-CP system

c)

Anaerobic glycolysis

d)

Lactic acid system

53.

In an intermittent event, when is the aerobic system primarily used?

a)

During high-intensity movements

b)

During periods of low intensity

c)

During explosive movements

d)

During the entire event

54.

Which of the following does not significantly affect the relative contributions of the 3 energy systems?

a)

Temperature

b)

Intensity

c)

Duration

d)

Type of activity

55.

James runs a series of repeated high intensity efforts in his basketball game, including multiple sprints up the court, blocks and rebounds. There is no opportunity for recovery between efforts. The dominant energy system over this 30 second period is?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic glycolysis

c)

Aerobic system

d)

Lactic acid system

56.

In the Tour Down Under, a cyclist has been riding for 40 minutes. He suddenly increases intensity while riding up a hill. What is the dominant energy system fueling this effort?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic glycolysis

c)

Aerobic system

d)

Lactic acid system

57.

In an intermittent sport, which energy system is most likely dominant during repeated high intensity efforts without a break?

a)

Aerobic system

b)

Anaerobic glycolysis system

c)

ATP-PC system

d)

Lactic acid system

58.

Once the aerobic system becomes dominant in a continuous event, what happens if there is a spike in intensity?

a)

The aerobic system stops contributing

b)

The anaerobic glycolysis system becomes dominant

c)

The aerobic system remains dominant

d)

The ATP-PC system becomes dominant

59.

Which energy system is dominant when Jack sprints after resting on the bench and in maximal efforts such as punching the ball?

a)

Aerobic system

b)

Anaerobic glycolysis system

c)

ATP-PC system

d)

Lactic acid system

60.

During periods of lower intensity, such as sitting on the bench and jogging in the backline, which energy system is dominant?

a)

Aerobic system

b)

Anaerobic glycolysis system

c)

ATP-PC system

d)

Lactic acid system

61.

What occurs during the oxygen deficit phase at the start of exercise?

a)

Oxygen supply exceeds demand

b)

Oxygen demand exceeds supply

c)

Steady state is reached

d)

Anaerobic systems are not involved

62.

What is indicated by a plateau in all indicators (Q, ventilation, and blood lactate) of intensity during exercise?

a)

Oxygen deficit

b)

EPOC

c)

Steady state

d)

Anaerobic dominance

63.

What does EPOC stand for?

a)

Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption

b)

Elevated post-exercise oxygen consumption

c)

Excessive post-exercise oxygen consumption

d)

Enhanced post-exercise oxygen consumption

64.

During which phase does the aerobic energy system become dominant?

a)

Oxygen deficit

b)

Steady state

c)

EPOC

d)

Anaerobic phase

65.

What happens to oxygen supply during the recovery phase after exercise?

a)

It meets the demand

b)

It exceeds the demand

c)

It falls short of the demand

d)

It remains constant

66.

Following a lengthy training session, Jules finds he is still breathing heavily. His coach tells Jules that he is in EPOC. What does EPOC stand for?

a)

Excess Post-exercise Over Consumption

b)

Endless Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption

c)

Endless Post-exercise Over Consumption

d)

Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption

67.

Which energy system increases contribution most during oxygen deficit to meet the body’s demand for energy?

a)

ATP-PC

b)

Anaerobic glycolysis

c)

Aerobic system

d)

Phosphocreatine system