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Exertion

Exertion

Expenditure of energy by skeletal muscles. Intensity of exertion may be measured by rate of oxygen consumption, heat produced, or heart rate. Perceived exertion, a psychological measure of exertion, is included.


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Re: overtrainging and immune cell function?

... as well after the extreme exhaustion, although you'll want to confirm that with some peer-reviewed studies and research the exact effects of heavy exertion on the immune system. I'll let you do the grunt work verifying that but I think that's a good avenue to head down. http://www.nature.com/icb/journal/v78/n5/full/icb200069a.html

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by zombiesagan
Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:56 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: overtrainging and immune cell function?
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... etc would lead more to an over production of these hormones and a developing of an anxiety problem as opposed to a one of stressor like over exertion in the weight room or a car crash. Exactly. Prolonged stress has an association in several diseases and problems, whilst short-term stress ...

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by biohazard
Wed Sep 22, 2010 6:45 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: How long do stress hormones stay in your system
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How long do stress hormones stay in your system

... etc would lead more to an over production of these hormones and a developing of an anxiety problem as opposed to a one of stressor like over exertion in the weight room or a car crash.

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by Shogun1
Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:39 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: How long do stress hormones stay in your system
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Views: 9325

Chest Pains

do you thinks it was because of overexertion or perhaps exertion after a long time. that at times happens to me when i play football

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by jwalin
Fri Jan 29, 2010 12:26 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Chest Pains
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Views: 1399

The science behind 'the burn'

... when I plugged this in to the search engine, so I thought I could come here and speculate. What causes the 'burn' during prolonged strenuous exertion? From my research I found that metabolic processes leave lactate and bradykin, among other substances, waste build up? Is there even on going ...

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by Charchar
Tue Sep 29, 2009 9:17 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The science behind 'the burn'
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Views: 1206
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