Adaptations Flashcards

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Q

What adaptations are experienced with regard to ventilatory efficiency?

A

Improved ventilatory efficiency caused by:
- Increased strength and endurance of muscle.

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What are 6 peripheral adaptations that can occur with regard to oxygen utilization and at a tissue level?

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  • Increased myoglobin in muscles.
  • Increased mitochondrial size + number.
  • Increase in oxidative enzyme activity.
  • Increased storage of glycogen + triglycerides in muscles.
  • Increased oxygen capacity of slow + fast twitch fibres.
  • Increased muscle hypertrophy.
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