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The Nervous, Endocrine & Lymphatic Systems

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The Nervous System
The nervous system is divided int...,
What does the cns consist of,
What does the peripheral nervous ...
36  cards
Motor units
In this lesson we’ll learn about motor units: What they are composed of The different types How they are recruited
19  cards
Receptors and reflexes
List the different types of proprioceptors Describe the process involved in the reflex arc Explain the stretch reflex and the inverse stretch reflex and their application to exercise
21  cards
Skeletal muscle fibre types
Once you have completed this lesson you will be able to explain the effects of different forms of exercise on muscle fibre type.
24  cards
The sliding filament theory
Each sarcomere has thick parallel...,
Sarcomeres are the functional uni...,
What is it that gives skeletal mu...
6  cards
Exercise and muscle fibre type
Let’s now turn our attention to the long-term effects of exercise on different types of muscle fibre.
9  cards
Physical adaptions to exercise
This lesson will enable you to: Describe how the body adapts to resistance training Explain the body’s physiological adaptations to aerobic exercise Describe the effects of different endurance training methods on the body’s use of fuel
12  cards
Adaptions to aerobic exercise
How do the mitochondria adapt to ...,
How do capillaries adapt to aerob...,
How does haemoglobin and myoglobi...
19  cards
Neuromuscular co-ordination
This lesson will enable you to: Explain the concept of neuromuscular efficiency Create exercise programmes to enhance your clients’ levels of neuromuscular efficiency
4  cards
The endocrine system
This lesson will enable you to: Understand the functions of the endocrine system Recognise and name the major glands within it Name the major hormones the glands secrete and describe their effects on the body during rest and exercise
37  cards
Other glands
What are the parathyroid glands a...,
What do the kidneys do,
What does the pancreas do
5  cards
Quiz - Name the hormones released!
Hypothalamus hormones 6 fuction 1,
Thyroid hormones 2 function 1,
Pineal glandhormones 1 function 1
10  cards
The lymphatic system
The content in this topic is essential for learners studying the Sports Massage Therapy course. For learners studying all other courses, this topic is optional.
10  cards

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