hypertrophy Flashcards
1
Q
how does hypertrophy develop at the cellular levl?
A
mechanical stress that are embedded in muscle fibres activate
2
Q
why may body builders take steroids?
A
muscle growth
* enhances protein synthesis in muscle cells
* users experience accelerated muscle growth
* larger + more developed muscles
3
Q
side effects of taking steroids?
A
- high blood pressure - increases risk of cardiovascular issues
- hormone suppression - e.g. testosterone - various imbalances of hormones
4
Q
During pregnancy, the uterus increases in size. What cellular adaptation(s) accounts for this change?
A
- hypertrophy of smooth muscles
- uterine mainly made of smooth muscle cells
- during pregnancy increase in size
- this enlargement allows uterus to stretch and accomodate fetus
- estrogen causes increase in protein synthesis
