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1 Introduction to molecular exercise physiology
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What is the main goal of molecular exercise physiology?The main goal is to study exercise physiology by the means of molecular biology.
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Who are the founders of the discipline molecular exercise physiology?Frank W Booth and Claude Bouchard.
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Which skills does a molecular exercise physiologist need?
- measuring skills
- production skills
- skills with a microscope
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Which kinds of analyses does a MEP conduct on muscle tissues in most cases?A biochemical analysis and a histochemical analysis.
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How do MEP view life?They view life as a function of molecules.
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What does 'Western Blotting' stand for?Western blotting is a methode to seperating proteins in an elektrical field followed by detection with antibodies.
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What effect does the knockout of the myostatin gene has on muscles?Knocking out the myostatin gene resulted in a pronounced muslce hypertrophia.
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By which atom are slow and fast twitch fibers regulated?They are regulated by Calcium.
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Which two reseach fields are at the heart of molecular exercise physiology?
- molecular genetics
- analysis of signal transduction mechanisms responsible for adaptation to exercise
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What is 'wet laboratory research'?Research done on samples of organisms.
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