B4 - Adaptations to the Muscular System

Question 1

What are the 7 adaptations of the muscular system?

Answer 1

Hypertrophy
Increased tendon strength
Increased mitochondria
Increased myoglobin
Increased glycogen stores
Increased fat storage
Increased lactate tolerance

Question 2

What is hypertrophy?

Answer 2

When the muscles in the body strengthen and get larger over time

Question 3

What is increased tendon strength?

Answer 3

When the tendons become stronger and more pliable

Question 4

What is increased mitochondria?

Answer 4

Improves the aerobic capabilities of the muscles

Question 5

What is increased myoglobin?

Answer 5

Satisfies the demands in the muscles

Question 6

What is increased glycogen stores?

Answer 6

Larger glycogen stores mean the body can exercise for longer at higher intensities

Question 7

What is increased fat storage?

Answer 7

Availability of fuel

Question 8

What is increased lactate tolerance?

Answer 8

When the body improves it can deal with lactic better