muscular systems part 4

Question 1

what is the function of Golgi tendon organs

Answer 1

monitors tension in tendon

Question 2

what will the Golgi tendon organ do if there is too much tension in the tendon

Answer 2

It will trigger a relaxation in muscle to reduce risk of injury

Question 3

where are muscle spindles located

Answer 3

muscle belly

Question 4

what so the muscle spindles do

Answer 4

monitor length of muscle fibres and speed of change in length

Question 5

what do muscle spindles create

Answer 5

a stretch reflex

Question 6

what are the 2 types of stretch reflexes

Answer 6

slow stretch
last explosive stretch

Question 7

what does the slow stretch =

Answer 7

weak stretch reflex

Question 8

what does a fast explosive stretch =

Answer 8

stromg streatch reflex

Question 9

what are the six physiological effects of exercise on skeletal muscle

Answer 9

hypertrophy (muscle/tendon/ligaments)
more fatigue resistant improving postural issues
inc synthesis of muscle proteins
inc capillary density
inc ability to remove lactate
inc no of mitochondria/ oxidative enzymes