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Sport - Muscular
Sport - Muscular System affects
Question | Answer |
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What are additional factors that affect the muscular system? | Age & cramp |
What happens to muscle mass as you get older? | it decreases |
What is sarcopenia | the loss of muscle mass which begins around the age of 50 |
What happens when muscles become smaller? | they have less power and strength |
What is cramp? | the sudden involuntary contraction of your muscle |
What is the most common cause of cramp? | dehydration |
Why does dehydration cause cramp? | an inadequate supply of blood to the muscles reduces the supply of oxygen and essential minerals |
What 2 things can you do to prevent cramp? | drink plenty of fluid and stretch to lengthen the muscle fibres and improve muscle flexibility |