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Muscle Contraction Mechanism
Muscle Contraction Mechanism
Mechanism
Milka Rahman | Sr. Biology Instructor | Mastermind
1) Aerobic respiration
• Most ATP is generated via oxidative phosphorylation in the cell's
mitochondria.
• Aerobic respiration only works when there's oxygen so it's good
for long periods of low-intensity exercise.
2) Anaerobic respiration
• ATP is made rapidly by glycolysis.
• The end product of glycolysis is pyruvate, which is converted to
lactate by lactate fermentation.
• Lactate can quickly build up in the muscles and cause muscle
fatigue.
• Anaerobic respiration is good for short periods of hard exercise,
e.g. a 400 m sprint.