John is 35 and interested in gaining muscle mass and decides to check out the nutritional supplements at the local health food store. The clerk approaches him wearing a white lab coat; this immediately impresses John, who now thinks that the clerk is well informed. John explains that his goal is to gain the maximum muscle mass in the shortest time. The clerk is eager to assist John and says, Let me show you the products that will benefit you most. Let's see if the clerk really knows what ergogenic aids are all about by answering these questions.The clerk suggests that John look into anabolic steroids to give him the quickest results. What would you say to John about this?
a. Steroids do not help build muscle.
b. Excess amino acids from steroids are converted to fat.
c. Steroids can lead to liver abnormalities.
d. Steroids can cause diarrhea.
e. Steroids help prevent male-pattern baldness.
Question 2
John is 35 and interested in gaining muscle mass and decides to check out the nutritional supplements at the local health food store. The clerk approaches him wearing a white lab coat; this immediately impresses John, who now thinks that the clerk is well informed. John explains that his goal is to gain the maximum muscle mass in the shortest time. The clerk is eager to assist John and says, Let me show you the products that will benefit you most. Let's see if the clerk really knows what ergogenic aids are all about by answering these questions.Which compound is an altered form of the omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid and is falsely promoted to support lean muscle retention, weight loss, and increased exercise recovery?
a. HMB
b. CLA
c. DHEA
d. glutamine
e. creatine
Brain mass as a function of body mass in mammals.
Human Body Muscle Diagram
Muscle male/female
Apply circular friction with the fingertips over the masseter muscle.
Levels of organization in striated muscle
Smooth Muscle