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Relate the types of muscle fibers to muscle performance. What are the differences between a sprinter’s muscles and a marathon runners muscles? Why would a sprinter experience muscle fatigue before a marathon runner would? (KW:fast twitch fibers, slow twitch fibers, intermediate fibers, fuel source, fat, sugars, blood vessels, oxygen supply, white meat, dark meat, mitochondria numbers, anaerobic endurance, aerobic endurance).v

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          Relate the types of muscle fibers to muscle performance. What are the differences between a sprinter’s muscles and a marathon runners muscles? Why would a sprinter experience muscle fatigue before a marathon runner would? (KW:fast twitch fibers, slow twitch fibers, intermediate fibers, fuel source, fat, sugars, blood vessels, oxygen supply, white meat, dark meat, mitochondria numbers, anaerobic endurance, aerobic endurance).v

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Biology for AP Courses

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07/20/2023

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They rely primarily on anaerobic metabolism, using sugars as their main fuel source. They have fewer blood vessels and mitochondria, leading to less oxygen supply. Fast twitch fibers are often referred to as "white meat" due to their lighter color. - **Slow Show more…

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Relate the types of muscle fibers to muscle performance. What are the differences between a sprinter’s muscles and a marathon runners muscles? Why would a sprinter experience muscle fatigue before a marathon runner would? (KW:fast twitch fibers, slow twitch fibers, intermediate fibers, fuel source, fat, sugars, blood vessels, oxygen supply, white meat, dark meat, mitochondria numbers, anaerobic endurance, aerobic endurance).v