Carbohydrate Storage and Energy in the Body

Front

In what form are carbohydrates stored in the body?

Back

Glycogen

Front

What is the primary function of muscle glycogen?

Back

Supply glucose units for muscle energetics

Front

What is the primary function of liver glycogen?

Back

Maintain blood glucose levels

Front

What is the role of glycogen in the body during exercise?

Back

To provide energy

Front

What is the main function of glucose in the body?

Back

To provide energy and ATP production

Front

Form in which individual glucose units are removed from glycogen stores during exercise.

Back

Glucose 6-phosphate

Front

What role does epinephrine play during exercise?

Back

Activates phosphorylase

Front

What is the relationship between exercise intensity and ATP utilization?

Back

Higher intensity, greater ATP utilization

Front

At what exercise intensity is muscle glycogen broken down and depleted at a high rate?

Back

150% of max

Front

Which muscle fibers are predominantly recruited at high exercise intensities?

Back

Type II