Anatomy + Physiology Flashcards
What is Blood pressure ?
it is the force exerted by the blood against the vessel walls ( blood flow x resistance )
1) Systolic pressure - when ventricles are contracting
2) Diastolic pressure - when ventricles are relaxing
- exercise = heart contract more force so higher pressure causing more oxygen
What is the Nervous system for ?
has the SYMPATHETIC and PARASYMPATHETIC which transmit information from the brain (CNS) to the body (muscles and glands)
What does Physical activity have an affect on (FITNESS) ?
- Heart rate (HR) - the number of heart beats in a minute
- Stoke Volume (SV) - the volume of blood pumped by the heart ventricle in each contraction
- Cardiac Output (Q) - the volume of blood pumped by the heart ventricle per minute
Q = HR X SV
What is a Motor Unit ?
is a motor neurone and its muscle fibres ( one type of fibre in one unit )
What is Sub-Maximal oxygen deficit ?
when there is not enough oxygen available at the start of exercise to provide all the energy aerobically
What is Tetanus contraction ?
is a sustained muscle contraction caused by a series of high frequency stimulations
What bones are at the SHOULDER and what joint type is it ?
Ball and Socket - joint type
- Humerus
- Scapula
- Clavicle
What is VO2 MAX test ?
is the measure of VO2 MAX e.g. bleep test (20s) - reach exhaustion - level compared standard results table
- other tests are ‘Harvard step test’ and ‘12 minute copper run’ - only give indication
- more valid + reliable test - DIRECT GAS ANALYSIS
What is Vasodilation ?
is the widening of the blood vessels to increase the flow of blood into the capillaries
How does Body Composition affect VO2 max ?
A higher percentage of body fat can reduce VO2 MAX
How does ATP supply energy to the body ?
The enzyme ATP-ase breaks down ATP to produce ADP + Pi + energy
What are the factors affecting the Cardiac Conduction system ?
1) Neural control mechanism
2) Hormonal control mechanism
What does oxygen in the capillaries diffuse into the muscles during exercise ?
3% into Plasma
97% combine with HAEMOGLOBIN (iron-containing pigment found in red blood cells) to form OXYHAEMOGLOBIN ( fully saturated - four molecoles of O2)
What is Wave Summation ?
is repeated nerve impulses (twitches) with no little to relax so smooth sustained contractions occur - force increases
What is the ALL OR NONE LAW ?
is where a sequence of impulses has to be of sufficient intensity to stimulate all the muscle fibres in a motor unit in order for them to contract
What do the Sympathetic nervous system and Parasympathetic nervous system do ?
they both control the heart rate
1) Sympathetic nervous system - INCREASE heart rate
2) Parasympathetic nervous system - DECREASE heart rate
they are both stimulated by receptors
What is the AV node ?
it relays the impulses between the up and low section of the heart
What are the three muscle fibre types ?
1) Type 1 - Slow Oxidative (SO) - endurance (aerobic)
2) Type 2a - Fast Oxidative Glycolytic (FOG) - game player (anaerobic)
3) Type 2b - Fast Glycolytic (FG) - power (anaerobic)
What is the ATP generation in FAST TWITCH fibres ?
- anaerobic Glycolytic
- oxygen is not present so only 2 ATP produced
- production is fast - cannot last for long (fatigue)
What is involved in the Respirator system ?
1) Inspiratory system
receptors -> medulla -> Phrenic nerve -> Diaphragm + External intercostals
2) Expiratory system
receptors -> medulla -> Intercostal nerve -> Abdominals + Internal intercostals
How does Lifestyle affect VO2 max ?
Smoking, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet and poor fitness can reduce VO2 MAX
What are the muscle and joint action at the Hip ?
- Flexion = Iliopsoas
- Extension = Gluteals
- Adduction = Adductors
- Abduction = Tensor fasciae latae + Min/Med Gluteals
- Horizontal Adduction = Adductors
- Horizontal Abduction = Tensor fasciae latae + Min/Med Gluteals
How does Anaerobic Glycolytic System Provide energy ?
- in the sarcoplasm part of the muscle cell
- glycogen -> glucose by GPP enzyme
- Glucose -> Pyruvic acid by PFK enzyme
- Pyruvic acid -> Lactic acid by LDH enzyme
What bones are at the ELBOW and what joint type is it ?
Hinge - joint type
- Radius
- Ulna
- Humerus