What is the primary role of creatine phosphate in the ATP-CP energy system?

The primary role of creatine phosphate in the ATP-CP energy system is to regenerate ATP from ADP. During high-intensity, short-duration activities, such as sprinting or weight lifting, the body relies on the ATP-CP energy system for immediate energy. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells, but it depletes quickly during intense activity.

Creatine phosphate, which is stored in muscle cells, donates a phosphate group to ADP (adenosine diphosphate) to convert it back into ATP. This process allows the muscle to quickly replenish its ATP supply, enabling continued performance during short bursts of activity. This system is particularly efficient for activities lasting around 10 seconds or less, making creatine phosphate crucial for explosive movements.

The other options do not play a role in the contexts discussed. Storing lipids for energy refers to a different energy system (aerobic), transporting oxygen involves hemoglobin and myoglobin functioning within the cardiovascular and muscular systems, and supplying glucose relates to carbohydrate metabolism, not directly to the immediate regeneration of ATP in the ATP-CP system.