hypertrophy

Question 1

how does hypertrophy develop at the cellular levl?

Answer 1

mechanical stress that are embedded in muscle fibres activate

Question 2

why may body builders take steroids?

Answer 2

muscle growth
* enhances protein synthesis in muscle cells
* users experience accelerated muscle growth
* larger + more developed muscles

Question 3

side effects of taking steroids?

Answer 3

• high blood pressure - increases risk of cardiovascular issues
• hormone suppression - e.g. testosterone - various imbalances of hormones

Question 4

During pregnancy, the uterus increases in size. What cellular adaptation(s) accounts for this change?

Answer 4

• 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