Nasm Term 1 Flashcards
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Neurons
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Functional unit of the nervous system
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Motor neuron (Efferent)
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Transmits nerve impulses from CNS to effector sites
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Sensory neurons (afferent)
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Respond to stimuli, transmit nerve impulses from effector sites to the Cns
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Synergistic Dominance
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When synergistic take over function for a weak or inhibited prime mover
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Ergogenic aid
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Something that enhances athletic performance
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Arteries
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Vessel that transport blood away from the heart
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Arterioles
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Small terminal branches of an artery which ends in capillaries
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Golgi tendon organ
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Receptor sensitive to change in the tension of a muscle and the rate of change
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Training Effects Benefits
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- Body changes at the cellular level, allowing more to be released with less oxygen
- Heart function improves and the capillaries proliferate in order to allow a more efficient flow of oxygen and nutrients
- Body composition changes ( Fat mass may decrease while muscle mass increase) and movements become more efficient.
