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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Exploring the Respiratory System: Understanding the Importance of Trachea, Bronchi, and Alveoli in Efficient Breathing.

Trachea splits and plunges into the lungs… splits into what? Splits into R and L 1 degree bronchi, 1 degree bronchi split into 2 degree bronchi, split...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

The Importance of Understanding Lactate Threshold for Athletes: Optimizing Performance with Training Zones.

lactate threshold The point during exercise of increasing intensity at which blood lactate accumulate faster than clearance rate. Recruitment of type II x fibers a critical factor....

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Optimizing Athletic Performance: Understanding Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA) and Its Role in Endurance Training

Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA) occurs when the concentration of blood lactate reaches 4 mmol/L Onset of Blood Lactate Accumulation (OBLA) is a physiological point during...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Lactate: A Dual Role in Exercise – Fuel Source and Signaling Molecule

Lactate as a Fuel Source During Exercise – Slow twitch fibers in SM + Heart use directly as fuel source(Lactate removed by blood -> converted to pyruvate...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

How Exercise Intensity Affects Fuel Usage: Understanding the Role of Fat and Carbohydrates in Low, Medium, and High-Intensity Exercise

exercise intensity vs fuel high intensity is dependant on CHO (advantage?)low intensity is dependant on fats.”cross over”:▪ during low – very low intensities (30-50% VO2 max) •...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Understanding Exercise Fuel: How Duration and Intensity Impact Carbohydrates and Fat Usage

Exercise Duration and Fuel Selection Prolonged, low-intensity exercise- Shift from carbohydrate metabolism toward fat metabolism- Due to an increased rate of lipolysis- Breakdown of triglycerides –> glycerol...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Unlocking the Benefits of Whole-Body VO2 Measurement for Optimal Fitness and Health

whole body VO2 measured at mouth sum of all cellular oxidative phosphorylation reactions Whole body VO2 measured at the mouth refers to the measurement of the oxygen...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Physiology

Unlocking the Power of EPOC: Understanding the Fast and Slow Phases for Maximum Afterburn Effect

EPOC has fast and slow phase fast phase reflects resynthesis of PCr incurred during O2 deficit EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) is also known as the afterburn...