Equine lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of muscle tissue
A
Smooth, cardiac, and skeletal
2
Q
Characteristics muscle fibers
A
Contractile
Oxidative capacity
Type I -> red, endurance
Type II -> white, sprint
3
Q
Characteristics tendon
A
Type I collagen
Bundles of longitudinally oriented collagen microfibrils
Strength is increased by cross-linking between overlapping collagen molecules
Crimp contributes to the elasticity
4
Q
What does blood contain
A
Plasma and cells (water, protein, electrolytes, nutrients, waste products, gases, and hormones)
Red blood cells (haemoglobin, produced in bone marrow, broken down by the spleen, contraction of the spleen doubles red blood cell circulation)
5
Q
Key requirements for performance
A
Coordination
Strength
Speed
Endurance/stamina
Flexibility
Character
