Analysing Muscle Strength 1.6 Flashcards
What does electromyography mean
A medical test to check that muscles are working
Anabolic steroid
Drug that increases muscle mass
What is the first step to do, when a muscle strength test suggests that a volunteer has weak muscles?
Repeat the test to ensure it is reliable.
What is one cause of muscle weakness?
Injury
When a muscle is torn, how is it repaired?
With rest.
If the muscle isn’t receiving any electrical signals, what does that mean?
The muscle isn’t working
How often are sportspeople tested for performance-enhancing drugs?
Regularly
What is one type of these drugs called?
Anabolic steroids
What do anabolic steroids do?
They increase muscle mass
What are the side effects for anabolic steroids?
Heart attacks and blood clots
What happens to sportspeople who are found with anabolic steroids in their blood?
They face a ban in the sport
