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Hormonal Responses to Exercise
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Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
Increases heart rate, glycogenolysis, and lipolysis during and after exercise.
Insulin
Reduces blood glucose by facilitating cellular uptake; decreases during exercise to allow higher glucose availability in blood.
Growth Hormone
Stimulates protein synthesis, lipolysis, and bone and cartilage growth; increases during exercise.
Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)
Enhances vasoconstriction, increases blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Endorphins
Provide pain relief and a sense of well-being, often referred to as the 'runner's high'.
Cortisol
Promotes protein breakdown, gluconeogenesis, and mobilization of fatty acids.
Glucagon
Increases blood glucose levels by promoting glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis; secretion increases during exercise.
Testosterone
Promotes muscle protein synthesis and muscle hypertrophy; may increase following resistance exercise.
Estrogen
Has a protective effect on muscle tissue and assists in muscle repair; fluctuations can affect exercise capacity.
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