Age-Related Exercise Physiology (fill in blanks) Flashcards
1
Q
The cells required for bone synthesis (bone building) is what?
A
osteoblasts
2
Q
The cells that degrade bone to initiate normal bone remodelling (bone removal) is what?
A
Osteoclasts
3
Q
Long bones grow mainly from what?
A
Epiphyseal growth plates
4
Q
Growth plates have lots of bone cells but less _________ which allowed for the bones to continue to grow
A
mineralization
5
Q
In relation to adipose tissue - _____ increases fat deposition
A
estrogen
6
Q
In relation to adipose tissue - _____ dictates location
A
Lipoprotein lipase
7
Q
_____ of neurons continues into adolescence, in the brain and in nerves throughout the body
A
myelination
8
Q
Bone removal is exceeding bone synthesis, resulting in net bone loss
A
osteopenia
9
Q
A term to describe muscle wasting?
A
Sarcopenia
