Effect of Stress on Muscles, Skin Damage, & Synovial Joints Flashcards
What are the effects of stress on muscles?
Increase blood to muscles
Liver stimulates secretion of glucose for anaerobic energy production
Pupils dilate
Digestive system slows down preventing energy wastage
What are the effects of exercise on the neurological system?
Cardiorespiratory system speeds up
Digestive system slows down
Blood diverted to muscles
Pupils dilate
What damage could be done to skin through exercise?
Blister Graze Sore Open woumds Abrasions Sunburn Bruising Wind burn
What are synovial joints?
Joints that allow for movement in the articular bones
What is hyaline cartilage?
Surrounds the end of bones at a joint
Bluish in colour
Firm consistency
Considerable amount of collagen
What do ligaments do?
Join bone to bone
What does the synovial membrane do?
Secretes synovial fluid which lubricates a joint