Growth/Regenertation of muscle tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Muscle growth happens until about when?
A
the first year of life
2
Q
what is hyperplasia?
A
an ancrease of actual muscle cells (typically first year of life)
3
Q
______ is rare after the first year of life
A
hyperplasia
4
Q
What does Hypertrophy refer to?
A
ENLARGEMENT of muscle cells
5
Q
what is Myostatin?
A
A protein that inhibits growth of muscle past a certain point. Keeps muscle from growing too large
6
Q
Mimimal regeneration of muscle tissue is accomplished how?
A
replacement or repair of damaged myofilaments
7
Q
extensive regeneration of muscle tissue results in what?
A
Fibrosis
8
Q
Fibrosis
A
when myofilaments get replaced by scar tissue….bad
