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a molecule unique to muscle
works by converting some of the energy-depleted ADP molecules back into ATP molecules by transferring its phosphate to ADP, a reaction that generates creatine plus ATP |
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the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate
fastest method of generating ATP from nutrients |
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when glycogen is broken into individual glucose molecules which are then used to generate ATP
catalyzed by an enxyme |
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what pyruvate is frequently converted to
will be converted back into pyruvate
some converted into glucose |
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contain a host of enzymes that completely break down various nutrients and generate large amounts of ATP
provide a slow and steady flow of ATP |
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when muscle is vigorously exercised for a long time, it loses the ability to respond to nerve stimulation
fiber contraction becomes weaker and weaker and finally stops |
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