final Flashcards
Physical function (ADL's) presence of comorbidities smoking status global cognitive funciton systolic blood pressure depression personality traits
Predictors of successful aging
the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in a living organism
metabolism
the transfer and utilization of energy in biological systems
Bioenergetics
Thermodynamics 1st law
Energy can be neither created nor destroyed
Thermodynamics 2nd law
All processes move from ordered to disordered states
a measure of disorder, solid has the least and gas has the most
entropy
Chemical reactions spontaneously proceed in an ___________ direction
energy favorable
Many biological reactions are thermodynamically __________
unfavorable
unfavorable reactions can be driven by _________
coupling with energetically favorable reactions
Energy sources for cellular activity
Carb
fat
Protein
at rest ___ and ___ are used for energy
CHO and fat
____ serves primarily as building blocks for tissue; provides little energy for cellular activity
Protein
Readily available and easily metabolized
CHO
what is glucose taken up by and then converted to glycogen
liver and muscles
where is glycogen stored
liver
Advantages of glycogen for cellular activity
High energy yield per liter of O2 uptake
Metabolized aerobically and anaerobically
Rapid metabolic pathway
Stores can be greatly increased by training and diet
Can provide sole source of energy during heavy exercise
Disadvantages of glycogen for cellular activity
Stored in relatively small amounts, with large amounts of H2O
Anaerobic metabolism results in accumulation of lactate, which can interfere with cellular processes
Muscle cells are dependent on internal glycogen stores, once depleted moderate intensity exercise cant continue
Advantages of fat for cellular activity
Greatest energy value of any fuel
Can be stored in large mounts in tissues throughout the body
Stable energy sources that can be mobilized for used during exercise
Disadvantages of fat for cellular activity
Total caloric value of intermuscular lipid of small compared to glycogen
Only metabolized aerobically
Oxidation yields less energy per liter of O2 consumed than CHO
Majority of fat is stored outside of muscle tissue
Cannot serve as sole energy source
1 gram of CHO yeilds
17 KJ of energy (4 kcal)
1 gram of fat yields
37 KJ of energy (9 kcal)
For every 1 g or glycogen ____
2.7 grams of H2O are stored
can be used as energy source if converted to glucose via glucogenesis
Can generate FFAs in times of starvation through lipogenesis
Protein
CHO would support energy demand for
2-2.5 hours
fat oxidation would support energy demand for
3-5 days
Protein oxidation would support energy demand for
2.5 days
surrounds entire muscle; also known as fascia
Epimysium
Surrounds fasciculi
Perimysium
Surrounds myocytes
Endomysium
Muscle cell membrane; underlies the endomysium
Sarcolemma
Invaginations of the sarcolemma
Transmit action potential into interior muscle cell
Closely apposed to sarcoplasmic reticulum
Transverse (T) tubules
Membranous sac underlying the sarcolemma
Responsible for calcium storage, release and reuptake
Integral to muscle contraction
Sarcoplasmic Reticulum
Bulbous enlargements of the SR
Store and release calcium
Terminal Cisternae
contains sarcoplasm, cellular proteins, organelles and myofibrils
Sarcolemma
divided into individual contractile units - sarcomeres Thick filaments (myosin) Thin filaments (actin) Troponin and tropomyosin are located on actin protein
Myofibrils
Specifies and coordinates assembly of structural, regulatory and contractile proteins
Links Z disk to M line of sarcomere
Contributes to muscle extensibility and passive force development
Titin/connectin
Molecular ruler: incorporated into and co-extensive with actin and precisely regulates actin length
Nebulin
Intimately surround sarcomere, primarily at Z disk and M band regions
Coordinates assembly and organization of SR with myofilaments
Obscurin
Myosin is made up of
2 heavy chain polypeptides (MHC): Light meromyosin (LMM) and Heavy meromyosin (HMM)
and
4 light chain pylypeptides ( MLC)
Intertwine in double helix formation to form molecular backbone
Light meromyosin
Project outward to form neck of globular head
Heavy meromyosin
MHC isoforms are derterminde by
ATPase activity and contribute to contraction velocity (determine muscle type)
Each S1/S2 conplex contains 1 essential and 1 regulator light chain
Light chain polypeptides
Comprises majority of thin myofilament
Arranged in double helix formation
Contains myosin binding sites
Actin
Resides in groove along length of actin protein
Block myosin binding site under resting conditions
Tropomyosin
Spaced at regular intervals along length of actin protein
3 distinct subunits that regulates position of tropomyosin relative to myosin binding site
Troponin
Low M- ATPase activity associated with
Lower maximum contraction velocity and longer time to peak tension
High M-ATPase activity associated with
Higher maximum contraction velocity and shorter time to peak tension
Exercise training does not override myocytes ________ but may alter ____ resulting in ____
Intrinsic, genetically determined qualities
histological characteristics,
intermediate changes
what can gene expression be influenced by?
Contractile activity Loading conditions Substrate availability Hormones Environment
Myoplastic adaptation can occur at the level of
Structure type Metabolism Energy storage Capillary density, capillary; fiber ratio Funciton
Myoplasticity adaptations to endurance training
increased oxidative capacity increased mitochondrial density Increase expression fo type 1 fibers Reduced expression of type 2b fibers reduced expression of type 2a fibers Little change in CSA or glycolytic capacity
Myoplasticity adaptations to resistance training
Increased CSA Increased number of nuclei/cell Reduced mitocondrial density Reduced expression of type 1 fibers reduced expression of type 2b fibers Increased expresion of type 2a fibers Little change in capillary or enzymatic capacity
What do adaptations to endurance training result in
Delayed onset of metabolic acidosis
Increased fatigue resistance
Increased oxygen consumption
What do adaptation to resistance training result in?
Increased contractility
Improved elasticity
Improved neuromotor recruitment
Defective gene disorder
X chromosome that leads to an inability to produce dystrophin
X linked recessive disorder
Duchenne’s muscular dystophy
Protein is degraded when subjected to mechanical overload
This stimulates molecular pathways that favor protein synthesis
Hypertrophy
Hypertrophy increases the ____ and _____ of ________ and number of _______ in parallel
size
amount
contractile elements
sarcomeres
Hypertrophy augments the diameter of individual fibers, resulting in an ____ in ________ and _______
increase
Cross sectional area
strength
recommended protein intake for sedentary adults
.8 g protein/kg BW/day
Recommended protein intake for physically active adults
1 g protein/kg BW/day
Excess protein on intake is _____
oxidized
Oxidation of amino acids increases _____ formation, potentially resulting in _______ and ________
urea
diuresis
dehydration
Overload may stimulate _______ of myocytes from _______
proliferation
satellite cells
There is little evidence that_______ causes hyperplasia to any significant degree in humans
resistance training
Neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training ( the physiologic effects)
increased motor unit firing rate Increased motor unit recruitment increased motor unit synchronization increased reflex neural facilitation increased coordination of antagonist muscles inhibition of golgi tendon organs
contractile adaptation to resistance training (physiologic effect)
increased muscle mass increased CSA increased type 2 fiber area increased intracellular lipid contact increased ATP utilization rate
Elastic adaptations to resistance training
Series elastic components: tendons and myocyte crossbridges translate stretch into force
Parallel elastic components: collagenous structures stabilize and protect muscle
Stretch-shortening cycle
Stretch creates potential energy that can enhance forces produced by contractile elements
Stretch-shortening cycle
factors that drive adaptation
overload
specificity
reversibility
individuality
Muscle tension must be developed at adequate intensity and duration
overload
training must stress the muscle/fibers/motor units that need to perform
Specificity
DIsuse result in loss of muscle
reversibility
Strength gains can be variable
individuality
Muscle mass peaks between _____ years of age
25-30
Patassium is concentrated
intracellularly
Sodium and chloride are concentrated
Extracellularly
resting membrane potential is
-70 mV
what is the primary means by which neurons and myocytes recieve, transmit, and integrate information
Alterations in resting membrane
Neuromuscular communication occurs through the ______
Development and propagation of action potentials
_____ perturbations in membrane potential result in opening of _____ and rapid influx of ____ in to intracellular space
10-15 mV
sodium channels
sodium
The velocity at which action potentials are propagated along the cell membrane is primarily determined by two factors
Fiber diameter
Presence of myelin
Fiber diameter; larger diameter=
lower resistance= faster conduction
Localized disturbances in post-synaptic membrane potential
Arise from action of ion channels
Summation can occur spatially or temporally
Graded potentials
Excitatory post-synaptic potentials increase
sodium permeability
Inhibitory post-synaptic potentials increase ___ and decrease____
Cl permeability
sodium permeability
The basic functional unit of skeletal muscle
Motor unit
The ratio of motor neuron to muscle fiber is dependent on:
precision
accuracy
coordination of muscle movement required
Contains relay pathways from cerebellum, basal ganglia, and superior colliculus to motor cortex
Contributes to motor generation and self-monitoring
Thalamus
Regulates internal environment to maintain homeostasis
Temp, BP, HR, Contractility, respiration, digestion, fluid balance, emotion, neuroendocrines, sleep-wake appetite, thirst, etc
Hypothalamus
Receives visual and proprioceptive input
compares actual movement to motor plan
generates corrective responses
This coordinates the timing and sequence of muscle activity smoothing movement
Cerebellum
Autonomic regulatory centers for respiratory and cardiovascular centers
Reticular system: coordinates muscle function, maintains muscle tone, contributes to sleep-wake and consciousness, pain control
Brain stem
Transmits information from sensory organs, skin, blood and lymph vessels, tendons, and muscle to central somatosensory areas
(mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, nociceptors, photoreceptors, chemoreceptors)
Sensory system
components of motor system
Pyramidal
Extrapyramidal
Cortocospinal and corticobulbar tracts
innervate motor neuron in spinal cord and brainstem
Involved in voluntary movement
Pyramidal
Primarily located in reticular formation
Modulated by cortex, cerebellum, basal ganglia
involved in reflexes, postural control and coordination of movement
Extrapyramidal
Fight of flight
Important implications for exercise due to control or HR, vasculature and respiration
Sympathetic
Feed and Breed
Promotes synthesis of glycogen
Parasympathetic
Exercise testing in stroke
15% body weight support treadmill
Cycle ergometer
Recumbent Stepper
Submaximal test
considerations for strok
Hemiparesis Atrophy Dyscoordination Balance impairments Visual perceptual/cognitive impairments Hemodynamic abnormalities fatigue depression Pain decreased PA Increase energy expenditure Lack of clear protocol
Aerobic exercise goals for strok
Improve or maintain cardiovascular function and functional ability; reduce CV risk
Resistance exercise goals for stroke
Improve or maintain functional capacity; reduce risk of falls
Flexibility exercise goals for stroke
Improve or maintain ROM/prevent contracture
Progressive loss of dopaminergic cells in basal ganglia: Rigidity, resting tremor, bradykinesia, gait and postural disturbances, cognitive and affective disturbances
Parkinson’s disease
Considerations for PD
Effects of exercise training are largely unknown Balance and mobility impairments Autonomic fluctuations Impaired themoregulation Environment Depression
Aerobic exercise goals for PD
Improve or maintain cardiovascular function and functional ability
Resistance exercise goals for PD
Improve or maintain functional capacity; reduce risk of falls
Flexibility exercise goals for PD
Improve or maintain ROM/prevent contracture
Specific considerations for PD
schedule training sessions consistently increase duration slowly Cognitive/affective issues complicate interpretation of RPE Closely monitor medication changes Monitor sweating/hydration closely Monitor for painful dystonia
Chronic, inflammatory demyelination of the CNS
Disrupts neural transmission
Cycles of exacerbation-remission
Multiple Sclerosis
Considerations for MS
Spasticity Dyscoordination Fatigue Cardiovascular dysautonomia Visual/cognitive disturbances Heat sensitivity Medications Agonist/antagonist imbalance thermoregulation/hydration Incontinence Exacerbation/remission
Dysfunction of ANS
Carsioacceleration
Blunted BP response
Cardiovascular dysautonomia
Medications for MS
Baclofen
Amitriptyline
Predisone
Interferon
Medications for PD
Levodopa
Pramipexole (Mirapex)
Ropinirole (requip)
Selegiline (Anipryl)
Aerobic exercise goals for PD (4-6 mo)
Improve or maintain cardiovascular function
Resistance exercise goals for PD (4-6 mo)
Improve or maintain functional capacity; reduce risk of falls
Flexibility exercise goals for PD (4-6 mo)
Improve or maintain ROM/ prevent contracture
Specific consideration for exercise and PD
Morning optimal time for testing/exercise
May require adaptive equipment for clonus or spasticity
Hydration is critical
Often have CAD risk factors
Family of disorders affecting upper and/or lower motor neurons
Can be inherited or sporadic
All are progressive
All spare sensory neurons
Motor Neuron Diseases
Considerations for MND
Weakness Atrophy Spasticity Dyscoordination Fatigue Depression Cognitive disturbances
Complete lack of evidence to determine exercise prescription
possible improvements in function, but not strength or quality of life
No adverse effects reported
Mild-moderate intensity aerobic and/or resistance training is likely beneficial
MND
cardiac cycle; relaxation phase
diastole
champers fill with blood
T wave to QRS
cardiac cycle; contraction phase
Systole
Chambers expel blood
QRS to T wave
time for atrial systole at rest
.15 sec
time for atrial diastole
.65 sec
Time for ventricular systole
.3 sec