exercise physiology Flashcards
Define immune system
includes skin, mucosa, non discriminate to bacteria, has phalanges, macrophages, k-cells
Define aquired immune system and what it is comprised of
adaptive immune response . T and B cells make up this system
What is the primary roll of B cells
produce antibodies, that responds to antogens
Where are t cells produced
thymus, recognizes protein antigens
what type of t cells are responsible for attacking viruses containing cells
Killer T cells
During acute inflammation, vasodilation or increased blood flow would be performed for what
reasons
Increased blood flow, response to injury, delivers nutrition to injury site, and bring pain
Chronic, low-grade inflammation has been linked to an increased risk of which diseases?
obesity and aging
Immune function can be depressed following strenuous exercise due to high circulating levels of
which stress hormone?
cortisol hormone
Exercise should be avoided if cold/flu symptoms include the following:
issues with breathing, fatigue, fever,or widespread muscle aches
Learn the J-shaped relationship between the intensity of exercise and the risk of upper respiratory
tract infections (URTI): Exercise frequency and intensity related risk for URTI? What are the
known depressive effects on the immune system that can lead to the increased risk of URT
blood levels of T and B cells and natural killer cells decreases
nasal nuetrophil pahtogyces decreases
people who engage in moderate exercise are at lower risk of urti and high volume decreases immune response
Define Immunosenescence.
As we get older our immune system doesn’t respond as well
How does living and exercising at high altitude impact the risk of URTI?
Increased risk of URTI because less oxygen is consumed and you release more cortisol due to stress. Cortisol increases
What exercise regimen is most likely to bolster the immune system against a variety of
infections? What duration (time), intensity, and mode (aerobic vs. Resistant weight)
Regular exercise >60% vo2 max, aerobic
What lifestyle factors have a negative impact on immune function?
lack of sleep, bad diet, mental stress
How can high circulating levels of cortisol depress immune function?
Open windw pehenomenon.. causing an increase in catabolic effect on tissue, decreases T and B cells, increase in blood glucose, increase risk of infection
During exercise recovery, why do some immune cells move from the blood to muscle tissue?
Because of muscle breakdown
due to enzyme chemical changes
How do neutrophils fight infection?
By phagocytosis. Help protect your body from infections by killing bacteria, fungi and foreign debris. If you ever see pus it is the neutrophils who had encased the pathogens and then died.
How do Macrophages contribute to innate immunity
phaogocytosis and cytokine release
What is the difference between efferent and afferent nerve fibers?
Afferent= to the brain
efferent= away from the brain
the mid section of the spine if labeled efferent
Define resting membrane potential
-70, not stimulated, potassium on inside, sodium on outside
Define the role of joint and muscle proprioceptors, and muscle chemoreceptors, what types have been covered, where they are located and what function they provide regarding body awareness, muscle recruitment, muscle relaxation and balance.
Free nerve endings Most abundant type of joint proprioceptors
Sensitive to touch and pressure
Initially strongly stimulated, then adapt
Golgi-type receptors - Found in ligaments and around joints and
Functionally similar to free nerve endings
Pacinian corpuscles - Located in tissues around joints, Detect rate of joint rotation
What is the role of the Cerebellum as it related to movement
Refines movement
Define the autonomic nervous system into two functional and anatomical divisions and how they play a role around stress and rest.
Sympathetic: releases norepinephrine contracts muscle rests
Parasympathetic: releases a-coa, decreases sympathetic drive