ANSC 485 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Axon, Myocyte, Endurance Training
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Breeds adapted to many uses: draft: military, pulling/plow. Light: speed, endurance, transport, sport: sport: jumping, mixture of light and draft. Athletic ability surpasses other animals of similar body size. Increase oxygen carrying capacity of blood: splenic contraction. Preparation to induce physiological and anatomical change: adaptive response, training, conditioning, minimize disruption of homeostasis. Fiber type phenotype: ability to perform. By definition: suitable to fulfill a specific role or task, ability to function efficiently and effectively. Adaptation to body systems to perform: consideration as to what allows horse to perform. Psychological: confidence, desire to perform, decreased boredom. Increased endurance: greater strength, enhanced skills, minimized soreness and injury. Lower heart rate than untrained at various intensities: needs of the exercising muscle. Increased total red blood cell volume: 2-3 weeks. Increased aerobic capacity: change in metabolism, 8-12 weeks. Efficient cooling: decreased core body temperature. Adapt to exercise intensity and duration: unfit tend to have more protein and electrolytes in sweat than fit.
