Maintenance of the nervous system and muscles: The nervous system relays messages between your brain and body via the nerves. The function of nerves and muscles is dependent on potassium and calcium ions. In case of potassium deficiency, the nerves supplying the limbs may not function, causing p...
Protein is the fundamental building block for muscles, bones, organs, skin, hair, and nails. It helps with recovery by repairing micro-tears in muscle fibers caused by resistance training. The human body uses 20 different amino acids to build protein, but it can only synthesize 11 of them ...
Current research shows a variety of genetic mutations are at least partly responsible. The gene TRESK has been identified as the site of one such genetic mutation. The TRESK gene provides the blueprints for a potassium ion channel that is believed to help your nerve cells rest. When mutations ...
Loss of total body potassium during rapid weight loss does not depend on the decrease of potassium concentration in muscles. Different methods to evaluate body composition during a low energy diet. Int J Obes 2000;24:101e7.KROTKIEWSKI M,LANDIN K,MELLSTROM D,et al.Loss of total body ...
Myoglobin is a protein found in the muscles. It helps to store and transport oxygen in muscle tissue after the oxygen is delivered by blood circulation. It can be released into the blood when the muscle tissue is damaged.Answer and Explanation: ...
Where should most of the potassium ions be located when a muscle cell is at rest? How do catabolic and anabolic pathways work together? Explain why skeletal muscles work as antagonistic pairs, using the example of the biceps and triceps. How are cells affected by spinal muscular atrophy? How...
SEVERE magnesium deficiency (with a low blood level of magnesium) as well is a medical emergency. (Here is a good review on magnesium deficiency). It can present with Muscle spasms Seizures Abnormal heart rhythms Low calcium and potassium levels ...
If there is not enough supply, the lack can adversely affect other electrolytes like potassium and calcium. What Scientific Studies Tell about the Importance of Magnesium Studies conducted at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reveal that generally, healthy people do not even feel anything ...
Bitter melon has several chemicals that seem to act likeinsulinand help to lowerblood sugar levels. Some studies suggest that they do this by causing more glucose to enter the cells, and then helping your body process it and store it in theliver, muscles, andfat. They also may prevent you...
The external oblique lies superficially (closer to the skin) with the internal oblique lying underneath. These muscles run from the lower ribs to the pelvis and help you twist your body. They help in other movements, such as sideways and forward bending,breathingmovements, and increase the press...