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Title: Energy Pathways
Description: Descriptive notes on Human energy pathways at the level of 2nd year dentistry

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Carbohydrates Energy release during Exercise




All Carbohydrates converted to glucose (Extra stored as glycogen in liver and
muscle cells)
Glycogen converted back to glucose when needed to make more ATP
Glycogen stores are limited, must rely on dietary carbohydrate to replenish

Fat energy release during Exercise



Efficient substrate, efficient storage
Energy substrate for prolonged periods of time, for less intense exercise
– High net ATP yield but slow ATP production
– Must be broken down to free fatty acids
– Only FFA used to make ATP

Protein energy release during exercise



Converted to glucose via Gluconeogenesis
Can also convert into FFA (Lipogenesis)
– For energy storage
– For cellular energy substrate

Sources of Fuel during Exercise








Carbohydrates
– Blood glucose
– Muscle glycogen
Fat
– Plasma FFA (From adipose tissue)
– Intramuscular triglycerides
Protein
– Only small contribution to total energy production, 2%
– May increase to 5-15% during prolonged exercise
Blood Lactate
– Gluconeogenesis via the Cori Cycle (Process of converting lactic acid
to glucose)

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Factors determining Required ATP Amount



Exercise Intensity: Rate of ATP production
Exercise Duration: Amount of ATP production needed

Predominant Energy Pathways


ATP (2-3 Seconds)



ATP-CP (0-6 Seconds)
– Adenosine Triphosphate, Phosphocreatine
– ATP “Resovoir”
– Immediate energy system
– Maximal strength and speed
– Eg
...
Sprint
– Energy Sources: Muscle Glycogen → 2 ATP



Aerobic Glycolytic (CHO) System (2min-1
...
Average Run
– Energy Sources: Carbohydrates → 38 ATP



Aerobic Lipolytic (Fat) System (4 Hours +)
– Prolonged low-intensity exercise
– Unlimited energy source (Fat→ATP)
– Lowest rate of ATP production
– Highest total energy capacity
– Eg
...

Level of fatty acids in the blood increases
...

Exercise capacity progressively decreases
...
mitochondrial volume)
Increased blood supply (capillary density)
Increased glycogen storage
 Trained Individuals
– Maintain a higher work rate
– Maintain that work rate for longer periods of time


Title: Energy Pathways
Description: Descriptive notes on Human energy pathways at the level of 2nd year dentistry