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HMS, BM 2016 HSC 2 MC

What is the most likely cause of fatigue in a runner completing a 100 m sprint?

  1. Dehydration
  2. Accumulation of lactic acid
  3. Depletion of muscle glycogen
  4. Depletion of phosphate creatine
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\(D\)

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  • D is correct: 100m sprints primarily use ATP-PCr system which fatigues from phosphocreatine depletion.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Dehydration unlikely in such short duration activity.
  • B is incorrect: Lactic acid builds up but PCr depletion occurs first.
  • C is incorrect: Glycogen depletion occurs in longer duration activities.

Filed Under: Energy systems Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5528-30-Causes of fatigue

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