Types of Muscles
Which are skeletal muscles? name 3
Biceps, Triceps and Quads etc.
Which are the proteins that we mention in the presentation?
Meat, Fish and Eggs.
How do muscles grow?
Only occurs when you have enough amino acids to repair all the microtears, plus some extra left over.
What is Satellite cells?
Cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body, which arekind like stem cells.
More testosterone equals…
Muscle.
How do the muscles repair?
Through protein.
What is the main source of amino acids?
Through proteins in your diet.
Which cell activates the damaged muscles?
Satellite cells.
What is Extra amino acids?
The excess amount of amino acids in the body beyond what's needed for protein synthesis and other biological processes.
What is the recommended amount of protein for athletes?
1.8g/kg of protein.
Which are the three different types of muscles?
Skeletal Muscle, Cardiac Muscle and Smooth Muscle.
What happens in your body when you eat protein?
Your body breaks down into amino acid parts.
What happen to the excess of protein?
Is metabolized into glucose and used for energy or stored as fat.
What is Microtears?
Tiny, microscopic injuries that occur in muscle fibers during exercise, especially resistance training.
How much protein is appropriate to eat when you have a lack of amino acids?
Depending on the person, 0.8 protein per kilogram of body weight.
Which are the most adapted muscles and how do they get molded?
The skeletal muscles, through working.
Why is protein essential to repair the muscles?
The proteins are made of amino acids that most of the reactions are processing in living cells.
Which cell activates the damaged muscles?
Satellite cells.
What is Stem cells?
Cells with the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body
For a 175 pound person how many grams of protein is needed to eat per day?
63 grams of protein per day.
How can you damage muscles?
Mayor tear that will keep you on the side lines. When you do intense exercise.
How does one prevent lack of amino acids?
By eating enough protein.
What do the damaged muscles cause on your body?
String together amino acids into new proteins to repair the microtears.
Explain what are amino acids and why they are important?
Amino acids are the fundamental building blocks of proteins, essential for various bodily functions like building and repairing tissues, supporting the immune system, and providing energy.
At 1.8g/kg, for a 175 pound person, how many grams of protein is needed to eat per day?
143g of protein per day.