Why Don't Sled Dogs Ever Get Tired?

Опубликовано 3 мая 2017, 14:51

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Sled dogs are the best endurance athletes in the world thanks to a weird quirk in their metabolism.

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Glycolysis: The process by which glycogen is broken down into energy.
Anaerobic metabolism: The creation of energy through the combustion of carbohydrates in the absence of oxygen.
Aerobic metabolism: The creation of energy through the breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
ATP: The principal molecule for storing and transferring energy in cells.
Baseline Vital Signs: A subject’s temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, pain, and pulse oximetry.
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McDougall, C. (2011). Born To Run.

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