entirely of cells, without cells there would be no body. Tissues are basically groups of cells, that have almost the shape and function, and there are four main tissues of the body, which are: Epithelial tissue, Connective tissue, Nervous tissue and Muscle tissue. Epithelial tissue- Epithelial tissue is one of the most important tissues of the body as it covers all of the surface of the human body. This tissue is made up of cells which are all packed in one or multiple layers. The main job of this
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joint-line of the knee, mild swelling and unable to flex or extend the leg in full. It may be having accompanying collateral or cruciate ligament injury. Muscle Strain Sudden explosive loading of a muscle resulting in rapid contraction of muscle fibers like a sudden overhead smash. It may result in the disruption of muscle fibers and will cause muscle pain, swelling, bruising and lost of function (depending on severity) eg. Hamstring strain, gastrocnemius strain, adductor strain, quadratus lumborum/
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prepare and recover an injured athlete. An example of an exercise program for the rehabilitation of athletes is the Isometric quad, aiming to strengthen the quads by contracting the stiff muscles of the thigh without moving and displacing the knee joint. This is done by hardening and contracting the thigh muscle in order to move the leg up and down without applying force or using the knee to lift the whole leg. Performance of exercises like this one are also studied by sports scientists
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regularly achieve muscle growth and definition. However, with women, as there is a lack of testosterone production, the muscles worked i.e. the buttocks, arms as well as thighs will gain a more toned look as opposed to the muscular look of their male counterparts. The big advantage of jogging over walking is that you can cover the same distance in a shorter period of time. The disadvantage is that it can result in more injuries than walking, because the strain placed on both muscles and joints is greater
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have worked to improve it. The Air Alert III upgrade is the improved Air Alert. We changed the number of sets and reps, and, most importantly, we changed the number of days per week that the program will be completed which will help with overall muscle recovery and strength development. We also added one new exercise, Squat Hops™ to greatly benefit your vertical. Any topic that you see on the Air Alert III upgrade MUST BE READ and followed as written. When you see a word "CHANGE" beside of a
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you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention — as in some kinds of meditation — on your bodily sensations. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery. The results
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Respiratory system Nose | Air enters and leaves the respiratory system through the nose. It warms and moistens the air before it reaches the lungs, and helps remove unwanted particles, like dust and soot. | Trachea | The trachea is also known as the windpipe. It is a bony tube, which connects the nose and mouth to the lungs, hence is an important part of the respiratory system in vertebrates | Lungs | The lungs take in oxygen, which the body's cells need to live and carry out their normal
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|hypertension, and high cholesterol. | | |long period of time | | | |Muscular Strength | The amount of force a muscle can |Going to the gym 5 times a|Building muscle strength helps with | | |produce with a single maximal |week |body alignment, makes performing | | |effort
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feelings. Exercise can transform you and can reshape your body to give you a more positive feeling about yourself. In time you will begin to see and feel the benefits and results of your hard work. To exercise with weights, you have to target each muscle group at least once a week, and do at least the minimum of 30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week. ( If say weight training is your thing )Never over do it, and take it slow and easy in the beginning to avoid injuries, and to keep you interested and
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produce proteins. Golgi Complex would not be able to dispense these proteins. Mitochondrion would not be able to make ATP. Nucleus would not be able to duplicate cells, and the Smooth ER would not be able to release Calcium needed to make the heart muscle contract. Also the destruction of the membrane would cause the cells to loose control over what is able to come in and go out. D. Nucleus and Mitochondrion. DNA and RNA. E. Integral proteins and peripheral proteins. Integral proteins allow
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