Exercise Physiology

  1. Bioenergetics and Cellular Metabolism
    1. Cellular Energy Systems
      1. Forms of Biological Energy
        1. Adenosine Triphosphate Structure
          1. ATP Function in Cellular Processes
            1. ATP Hydrolysis and Energy Release
              1. ATP Resynthesis Pathways
              2. Energy System Classifications
                1. Phosphocreatine System
                  1. Phosphocreatine Structure and Function
                    1. Creatine Kinase Reaction
                      1. Power Output Characteristics
                        1. Duration Limitations
                        2. Glycolytic System
                          1. Glycolysis Overview
                            1. Energy Investment Phase
                              1. Energy Payoff Phase
                                1. Net ATP Yield
                                  1. Rate-Limiting Enzymes
                                  2. Oxidative System
                                    1. Mitochondrial Structure
                                      1. Krebs Cycle Reactions
                                        1. Electron Transport Chain
                                          1. Oxidative Phosphorylation
                                            1. ATP Yield Efficiency
                                          2. Substrate Utilization
                                            1. Carbohydrate Metabolism
                                              1. Glucose Transport and Uptake
                                                1. Glycogen Storage and Breakdown
                                                  1. Blood Glucose Regulation
                                                  2. Fat Metabolism
                                                    1. Triglyceride Structure and Storage
                                                      1. Lipolysis and Fat Mobilization
                                                        1. Beta-Oxidation Process
                                                          1. Ketone Body Formation
                                                          2. Protein Metabolism
                                                            1. Amino Acid Catabolism
                                                              1. Gluconeogenesis from Amino Acids
                                                                1. Protein as Energy Source
                                                              2. Lactate Production and Metabolism
                                                                1. Lactate Formation Mechanisms
                                                                  1. Lactate Transport and Clearance
                                                                    1. Lactate Shuttle Hypothesis
                                                                      1. Lactate as Metabolic Fuel

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