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B4 - Adaptations to the Muscular System Flashcards

Hypertrophy, Tendons, Mitochondria, Myoglobin, Fuel Stores, Lactate Tolerance

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What are the 7 adaptations of the muscular system?

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Hypertrophy
Increased tendon strength
Increased mitochondria
Increased myoglobin
Increased glycogen stores
Increased fat storage
Increased lactate tolerance

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What is hypertrophy?

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When the muscles in the body strengthen and get larger over time

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What is increased tendon strength?

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When the tendons become stronger and more pliable

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What is increased mitochondria?

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Improves the aerobic capabilities of the muscles

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What is increased myoglobin?

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Satisfies the demands in the muscles

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What is increased glycogen stores?

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Larger glycogen stores mean the body can exercise for longer at higher intensities

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What is increased fat storage?

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Availability of fuel

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What is increased lactate tolerance?

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When the body improves it can deal with lactic better

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