Equine Physiology Workbook

20. How are sustained voluntary muscle contractions achieved & maintained?

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21. What is muscle tone? ______________________________________________________

22. Define isometric & isotonic contractions _______________________________________

23. What are the 3 methods of producing ATP in muscle tissue. Provide the time frame for

each. ___________________________________________________________________

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24. What is creatine phosphate? ________________________________________________

25. What are the end products of glycolysis? ______________________________________

26. What is the fate of pyruvic acid in presence of O2? In no O2? ______________________

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27. What is muscle fatigue? ____________________________________________________

28. What is oxygen debt? ______________________________________________________

29. What type of equine athlete would we find SO, FO-G & FG fibres?

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